US Bridges

E Main ST Flippin over Fallen Ash Creek

Good

Marion County, Arkansas · .3 Miles East of JCT of S · Structure no. 000000000000476

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Main ST Flippin over Fallen Ash Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying E Main ST Flippin over Fallen Ash Creek in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 97 years old, older 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2037. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Main ST Flippin
CrossesFallen Ash Creek
Location.3 Miles East of JCT of S
RouteCity Street 35470
Coordinates36.27769, -92.59478
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2018)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Main ST Flippin over Fallen Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is E Main ST Flippin over Fallen Ash 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E Main ST Flippin over Fallen Ash Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Main ST Flippin over Fallen Ash Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns E Main ST Flippin over Fallen Ash Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.