US Bridges

Marion Berry Pkwy over Union Pacific RR

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.02 MI N Washington Av · Structure no. 000000000004894

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
336 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,953
2011 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Marion Berry Pkwy over Union Pacific RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion Berry Pkwy over Union Pacific RR in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,953 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,130 by 2029. The structure is 336 ft (102.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarion Berry Pkwy
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.02 MI N Washington Av
RouteState Highway 877
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.83772, -90.68412
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,953 (2011)
Projected traffic9,130 by 2029
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Marion Berry Pkwy over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion Berry Pkwy over Union Pacific RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Marion Berry Pkwy over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 10,953 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Marion Berry Pkwy over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 336 ft (102.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Marion Berry Pkwy over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.