US Bridges

Highway 62 Bypass over Ditch - Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI West of CR 9 · Structure no. 0000000000X1428

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,644
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highway 62 Bypass over Ditch - Wash. Co. is a concrete culvert carrying Highway 62 Bypass 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHighway 62 Bypass
CrossesDitch - Wash. Co.
Location0.25 MI West of CR 9
RouteState Highway 62
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.96381, -94.3228
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 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 structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Highway 62 Bypass over Ditch - Wash. Co. built?

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

What condition is Highway 62 Bypass 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 May 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.