US Bridges

US 62 - Wash. Co. over S. Fork Farmington Br.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 4.0 M W of I540 · Structure no. 0000000000M1092

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 - Wash. Co. over S. Fork Farmington Br. is a concrete culvert carrying US 62 - Wash. Co. over S. Fork Farmington Br. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,630 by 2026. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62 - Wash. Co.
CrossesS. Fork Farmington Br.
Location4.0 M W of I540
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.0419, -94.24856
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2018)
Projected traffic32,630 by 2026
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S. Fork Farmington Br. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 - Wash. Co. over S. Fork Farmington Br. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 62 - Wash. Co. over S. Fork Farmington Br. carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 62 - Wash. Co. over S. Fork Farmington Br.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 62 - Wash. Co. over S. Fork Farmington Br.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.