US Bridges

Yellville Fern Dr. over Branch of Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Arkansas · 1 Mile SE of Yellville · Structure no. 000000000020770

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellville Fern Dr. over Branch of Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yellville Fern Dr. over Branch of Mill Creek in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesYellville Fern Dr.
CrossesBranch of Mill Creek
Location1 Mile SE of Yellville
RouteCity Street 19870
CountyMarion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.21177, -92.67523
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yellville Fern Dr. over Branch of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yellville Fern Dr. over Branch of Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Yellville Fern Dr. over Branch of Mill Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Yellville Fern Dr. over Branch of Mill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Yellville Fern Dr. over Branch of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.