US Bridges

Brittnay St/Magnes over Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI W JCT SH 233N & 69 · Structure no. 0000000000M1281

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brittnay St/Magnes over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Brittnay St/Magnes over Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 71 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,036 by 2024. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrittnay St/Magnes
CrossesCreek
Location2.2 MI W JCT SH 233N & 69
RouteCity Street 7015
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.70247, -91.48319
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2018)
Projected traffic3,036 by 2024
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$547,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brittnay St/Magnes over Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Brittnay St/Magnes over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Brittnay St/Magnes over Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brittnay St/Magnes over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Brittnay St/Magnes over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.