US Bridges

CR 3016 Marion over Tar Kiln Creek

Good

Marion County, Arkansas · .01 MI W JCT CR51/3016 · Structure no. 000000000023810

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3016 Marion over Tar Kiln Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 3016 Marion over Tar Kiln Creek in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCR 3016 Marion
CrossesTar Kiln Creek
Location.01 MI W JCT CR51/3016
RouteCounty Highway 3016
Coordinates36.2748, -92.8618
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 3016 Marion over Tar Kiln Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3016 Marion over Tar Kiln 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3016 Marion over Tar Kiln Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 3016 Marion over Tar Kiln Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 3016 Marion over Tar Kiln Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.