US Bridges

Marion Berry Prkwy over BNSF Rr/Univ Loop RD

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.18 N JCT Wash. Ave. · Structure no. 000000000004895

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
480 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,953
2011 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Marion Berry Prkwy over BNSF Rr/Univ Loop RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion Berry Prkwy over BNSF Rr/Univ Loop RD in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,990 by 2028. The structure is 480 ft (146.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarion Berry Prkwy
CrossesBNSF Rr/Univ Loop RD
Location0.18 N JCT Wash. Ave.
RouteState Highway 877
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.84023, -90.68297
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,953 (2011)
Projected traffic8,990 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion Berry Prkwy over BNSF Rr/Univ Loop RD built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion Berry Prkwy over BNSF Rr/Univ Loop RD 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 Prkwy over BNSF Rr/Univ Loop RD carry?

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

How long is Marion Berry Prkwy over BNSF Rr/Univ Loop RD?

The structure is 480 ft (146.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Marion Berry Prkwy over BNSF Rr/Univ Loop RD?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.