US Bridges

Easley Lane over Murray Creek

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 2 MI So of Farrville · Structure no. 000000000021681

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easley Lane over Murray Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Easley Lane over Murray Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 467 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEasley Lane
CrossesMurray Creek
Location2 MI So of Farrville
RouteCity Street 17287
Coordinates35.83575, -90.60598
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic467 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway 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 Easley Lane over Murray Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Easley Lane over Murray Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Easley Lane over Murray Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Easley Lane over Murray Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Easley Lane over Murray Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.