US Bridges

Broadway over Marrs Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI NE JCT SH 90 · Structure no. 000000000019440

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway over Marrs Creek is a concrete slab carrying Broadway over Marrs Creek in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,889 by 2007. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroadway
CrossesMarrs Creek
Location0.1 MI NE JCT SH 90
RouteCity Street 7120
Coordinates36.26278, -90.97417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic1,889 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 Broadway over Marrs Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway 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 Broadway over Marrs Creek carry?

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

How long is Broadway over Marrs Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway over Marrs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.