US Bridges

SH 273 S-1 Lm 4.15 over Marshall Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Arkansas · 4.15 MI East JCT SH 9 · Structure no. 0000000000X0645

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 273 S-1 Lm 4.15 over Marshall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 273 S-1 Lm 4.15 over Marshall Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2028. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 273 S-1 Lm 4.15
CrossesMarshall Creek
Location4.15 MI East JCT SH 9
RouteState Highway 273
Coordinates33.84618, -92.61941
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2018)
Projected traffic484 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 273 S-1 Lm 4.15 over Marshall Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 273 S-1 Lm 4.15 over Marshall 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 273 S-1 Lm 4.15 over Marshall Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 273 S-1 Lm 4.15 over Marshall Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 273 S-1 Lm 4.15 over Marshall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.