US Bridges

Cutoff RD over Mazarn Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 0.01 MI W JCT CR 40 · Structure no. 000000000015501

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cutoff RD over Mazarn Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cutoff RD over Mazarn Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2007. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCutoff RD
CrossesMazarn Creek
Location0.01 MI W JCT CR 40
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.46034, -93.44889
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$285,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cutoff RD over Mazarn Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cutoff RD over Mazarn 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 2025.

How much traffic does Cutoff RD over Mazarn Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cutoff RD over Mazarn Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Cutoff RD over Mazarn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.