US Bridges

Golden RD over Martin Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Arkansas · .34 Mi. W Jct. Luzerne ST · Structure no. 000000000015542

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden RD over Martin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Golden RD over Martin Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2007. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden RD
CrossesMartin Creek
Location.34 Mi. W Jct. Luzerne ST
RouteCounty Highway 147
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.5502, -93.64728
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2018)
Projected traffic33 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golden RD over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden RD over Martin 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 Golden RD over Martin Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Golden RD over Martin Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Golden RD over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.