US Bridges

CR 4018 Marion over Greasy Creek

Fair

Marion County, Arkansas · 3 MI West of SH 235 · Structure no. 000000000015044

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
81 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4018 Marion over Greasy Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 4018 Marion over Greasy Creek in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 4018 Marion
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location3 MI West of SH 235
RouteCounty Highway 4018
Coordinates36.20435, -92.75608
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4018 Marion over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4018 Marion over Greasy 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 CR 4018 Marion over Greasy Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 4018 Marion over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4018 Marion over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.