US Bridges

CR 3021 Marion over Little Sugar Orchard CR

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Arkansas · .25 Miles North of Pyatt · Structure no. 000000000021277

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3021 Marion over Little Sugar Orchard CR is a steel other carrying CR 3021 Marion over Little Sugar Orchard CR in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2030. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3021 Marion
CrossesLittle Sugar Orchard CR
Location.25 Miles North of Pyatt
RouteCounty Highway 3021
CountyMarion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.26508, -92.84618
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2018)
Projected traffic350 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3021 Marion over Little Sugar Orchard CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3021 Marion over Little Sugar Orchard CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3021 Marion over Little Sugar Orchard CR carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 3021 Marion over Little Sugar Orchard CR?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3021 Marion over Little Sugar Orchard CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.