US Bridges

CR 250 Marion over Locust Creek

Good

Marion County, Arkansas · .20 MI NW SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000015053

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 Marion over Locust Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 250 Marion over Locust Creek in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2030. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 250 Marion
CrossesLocust Creek
Location.20 MI NW SH 14
RouteCounty Highway 250
Coordinates36.40843, -92.88488
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 250 Marion over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250 Marion over Locust 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 250 Marion over Locust Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 250 Marion over Locust Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250 Marion over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.