US Bridges

CR 5032 Marion over Water Creek

Fair

Marion County, Arkansas · 2.6 M SW HWY 14 · Structure no. 000000000023627

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
212
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5032 Marion over Water Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 5032 Marion over Water Creek in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 212 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 5032 Marion
CrossesWater Creek
Location2.6 M SW HWY 14
RouteCounty Highway 5032
Coordinates36.06726, -92.63645
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 5032 Marion over Water Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5032 Marion over Water 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 5032 Marion over Water Creek carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 5032 Marion over Water Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5032 Marion over Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.