US Bridges

US Highway 62 over Ditch - Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.11 MI South of CR 22 · Structure no. 0000000000X1427

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,644
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 62 over Ditch - Wash. Co. is a concrete culvert carrying US Highway 62 over Ditch - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8,644 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,660 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS Highway 62
CrossesDitch - Wash. Co.
Location0.11 MI South of CR 22
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.97, -94.29639
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,644 (2018)
Projected traffic16,660 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 62 over Ditch - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 62 over Ditch - Wash. Co. 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 August 2024.

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

About 8,644 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 62 over Ditch - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US Highway 62 over Ditch - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.