US Bridges

US 62-WASH Co. over Ditch

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 6.38 M E of Oklahoma Sl · Structure no. 0000000000M1091

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,699
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62-WASH Co. over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 62-WASH Co. over Ditch in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 96 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,699 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,485 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62-WASH Co.
CrossesDitch
Location6.38 M E of Oklahoma Sl
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.95932, -94.44058
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,699 (2018)
Projected traffic5,485 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62-WASH Co. over Ditch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 62-WASH Co. over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 62-WASH Co. over Ditch carry?

About 3,699 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 62-WASH Co. over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns US 62-WASH Co. over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.