US Bridges

SH 1-15- Lm 4.62 over Mardis Branch

FairPosted for load

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 3.8 MI So JCT SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000000735

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,137
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 1-15- Lm 4.62 over Mardis Branch is a concrete slab carrying SH 1-15- Lm 4.62 over Mardis Branch in Poinsett 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 5 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 4,137 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,346 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 1-15- Lm 4.62
CrossesMardis Branch
Location3.8 MI So JCT SH 14
RouteState Highway 1
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.51143, -90.72833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,137 (2018)
Projected traffic4,346 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$857,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 1-15- Lm 4.62 over Mardis Branch built?

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

What condition is SH 1-15- Lm 4.62 over Mardis Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 1-15- Lm 4.62 over Mardis Branch carry?

About 4,137 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 1-15- Lm 4.62 over Mardis Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 1-15- Lm 4.62 over Mardis Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.