US Bridges

Murphy Rd-Cr 83 over Elm Branch

FairPosted for load

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI E SH 130-DEWITT · Structure no. 000000000020683

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
207
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphy Rd-Cr 83 over Elm Branch is a steel other carrying Murphy Rd-Cr 83 over Elm Branch in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 207 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2007. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMurphy Rd-Cr 83
CrossesElm Branch
Location1.0 MI E SH 130-DEWITT
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.34202, -91.3308
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2018)
Projected traffic181 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$294,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Murphy Rd-Cr 83 over Elm Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphy Rd-Cr 83 over Elm Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Murphy Rd-Cr 83 over Elm Branch carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Murphy Rd-Cr 83 over Elm Branch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Murphy Rd-Cr 83 over Elm Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.