US Bridges

Joplin Rec Site Ac over Joplin Marina Access

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 3MI N JCT US270 & Acc RD · Structure no. CEPLMKAR0000009

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Joplin Rec Site Ac over Joplin Marina Access is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joplin Rec Site Ac over Joplin Marina Access in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJoplin Rec Site Ac
CrossesJoplin Marina Access
Location3MI N JCT US270 & Acc RD
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates34.57245, -93.44141
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic171 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$34,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joplin Rec Site Ac over Joplin Marina Access built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joplin Rec Site Ac over Joplin Marina Access 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Joplin Rec Site Ac over Joplin Marina Access carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Joplin Rec Site Ac over Joplin Marina Access?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Joplin Rec Site Ac over Joplin Marina Access?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).