US Bridges

Fdr 17 over Murder Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 3.6 MI E of Fdr 33 · Structure no. 080908000003129

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
101 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 17 over Murder Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fdr 17 over Murder Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 17
CrossesMurder Creek
Location3.6 MI E of Fdr 33
RouteFederal Lands Road 17
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.71613, -93.71747
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1992)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 17 over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 17 over Murder 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 17 over Murder Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Fdr 17 over Murder Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 17 over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.