US Bridges

CR 5016 Marion over Barren Fork

Good

Marion County, Arkansas · 6.4 M West SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000023628

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5016 Marion over Barren Fork is a concrete culvert carrying CR 5016 Marion over Barren Fork in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 5016 Marion
CrossesBarren Fork
Location6.4 M West SH 14
RouteCounty Highway 5016
Coordinates36.10628, -92.69817
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2018)
Projected traffic23 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 5016 Marion over Barren Fork built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5016 Marion over Barren Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 5016 Marion over Barren Fork carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 5016 Marion over Barren Fork?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5016 Marion over Barren Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.