US Bridges

Prospect RD over Murray Creek

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.57 M E of Glendale · Structure no. 000000000021966

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,070
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect RD over Murray Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Prospect RD over Murray Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesProspect RD
CrossesMurray Creek
Location1.57 M E of Glendale
RouteCity Street 64
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.8498, -90.62348
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (2018)
Projected traffic231 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Prospect RD over Murray Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect RD over Murray Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Prospect RD over Murray Creek carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prospect RD over Murray Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect RD over Murray Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.