FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Highway 62 Bypass

Carrying Highway 62 Bypass over Ditch - Wash. Co.

0.25 mi West of CR 9, Washington, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Highway 62 Bypass

The Highway 62 Bypass bridge in Washington, Arkansas carries Highway 62 Bypass over Ditch - Wash. Co.. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,644 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.

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

How Highway 62 Bypass compares

▲ 0.5
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Arkansas bridges
191
Bridges in Washington · 12 in Poor condition
Highway 62 Bypass 25.4 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2012
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,644 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000X1428

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Highway 62 Bypass 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 Highway 62 Bypass 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 Highway 62 Bypass?

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

How often is Highway 62 Bypass inspected?

Highway 62 Bypass'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 8,644 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Highway 62 Bypass 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 Highway 62 Bypass?

Highway 62 Bypass has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Highway 62 Bypass?

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

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

Highway 62 Bypass was built in 2012, making it 14 years old.

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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