US Bridges

SH 29 - 04- 13.99 over Marlbrook CR

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 1.50 MI S JCT US 371 · Structure no. 000000000003025

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,001
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29 - 04- 13.99 over Marlbrook CR is a concrete slab carrying SH 29 - 04- 13.99 over Marlbrook CR in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,373 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 29 - 04- 13.99
CrossesMarlbrook CR
Location1.50 MI S JCT US 371
RouteState Highway 29
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.85583, -93.59615
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2018)
Projected traffic1,373 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 29 - 04- 13.99 over Marlbrook CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 29 - 04- 13.99 over Marlbrook CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 29 - 04- 13.99 over Marlbrook CR carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 29 - 04- 13.99 over Marlbrook CR?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 29 - 04- 13.99 over Marlbrook CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.