SH 178 Marion over Fallen Ash Creek
FairMarion County, Arkansas · 1.34 MI N SH 178 & US 62 · Structure no. 000000000000677
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 178 Marion over Fallen Ash Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 178 Marion over Fallen Ash Creek in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 96 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,729 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 178 Marion over Fallen Ash Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SH 178 Marion over Fallen Ash 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SH 178 Marion over Fallen Ash Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 178 Marion over Fallen Ash Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 178 Marion over Fallen Ash Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.