FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US Highway 62

Carrying US Highway 62 over Ditch - Wash. Co.

0.93 M E OF OKLAHOMA SL, Washington, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US Highway 62

The US Highway 62 bridge in Washington, Arkansas carries US Highway 62 over Ditch - Wash. Co.. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1974, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,300 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US Highway 62 compares

▼ 3.1
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of Arkansas bridges
191
Bridges in Washington · 12 in Poor condition
US Highway 62 21.8 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.8
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
12.6
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1929
Last Reconstructed
1974
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000M1090

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US Highway 62 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US Highway 62 against other structures in Washington and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US Highway 62?

US Highway 62 in Washington, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US Highway 62 inspected?

US Highway 62's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,300 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US Highway 62 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US Highway 62?

US Highway 62 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US Highway 62?

US Highway 62 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US Highway 62 and does age affect safety?

US Highway 62 was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 1974.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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