US Bridges

Alford ST Flippin over Crane Creek

Fair

Marion County, Arkansas · .60 MI E JCT SH 178 · Structure no. 000000000015048

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alford ST Flippin over Crane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Alford ST Flippin over Crane Creek in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929, 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2030. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAlford ST Flippin
CrossesCrane Creek
Location.60 MI E JCT SH 178
RouteCity Street 830
CountyMarion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.28102, -92.59056
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2018)
Projected traffic275 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$303,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alford ST Flippin over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alford ST Flippin over Crane 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 Alford ST Flippin over Crane Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alford ST Flippin over Crane Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Alford ST Flippin over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.