US Bridges

Convent St. over Marrs Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 0.35 MI NE US 67 · Structure no. 000000000019438

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Convent St. over Marrs Creek is a concrete slab carrying Convent St. over Marrs Creek in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2007. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesConvent St.
CrossesMarrs Creek
Location0.35 MI NE US 67
RouteCity Street 12810
Coordinates36.2628, -90.9739
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic298 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Convent St. over Marrs Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Convent St. over Marrs 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Convent St. over Marrs Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Convent St. over Marrs Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Convent St. over Marrs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.