US Bridges

SH 235 Marion over E Fork of Hampton Creek

Fair

Marion County, Arkansas · 3.0 Miles East of the JCT · Structure no. 0000000000M2498

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 235 Marion over E Fork of Hampton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 235 Marion over E Fork of Hampton Creek in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 82 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 235 Marion
CrossesE Fork of Hampton Creek
Location3.0 Miles East of the JCT
RouteState Highway 235
Coordinates36.14862, -92.77204
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic900 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 235 Marion over E Fork of Hampton Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SH 235 Marion over E Fork of Hampton 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 235 Marion over E Fork of Hampton Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 235 Marion over E Fork of Hampton Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 235 Marion over E Fork of Hampton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.