US Bridges

CR 885 Marion over Sister Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Arkansas · 3.75MI N CR 29 NW Flippin · Structure no. 000000000015051

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
663
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 885 Marion over Sister Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 885 Marion over Sister Creek in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 663 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 885 Marion
CrossesSister Creek
Location3.75MI N CR 29 NW Flippin
RouteCounty Highway 8060
Coordinates36.38229, -92.65916
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic663 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$227,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 885 Marion over Sister Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 885 Marion over Sister 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 885 Marion over Sister Creek carry?

About 663 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 885 Marion over Sister Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 885 Marion over Sister Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.