US Bridges

Choate St. W Grove over Marshall Creek

Fair

Newton County, Arkansas · 0.08 MI East of US 65 B · Structure no. 000000000019294

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Choate St. W Grove over Marshall Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Choate St. W Grove over Marshall Creek in Newton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChoate St. W Grove
CrossesMarshall Creek
Location0.08 MI East of US 65 B
RouteCity Street 10990
CountyNewton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.10317, -92.95314
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$227,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Choate St. W Grove over Marshall Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Choate St. W Grove over Marshall 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 2023.

How much traffic does Choate St. W Grove over Marshall Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Choate St. W Grove over Marshall Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Choate St. W Grove over Marshall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.