US Bridges

Morningside Drive over Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Arkansas · 0.1 M East of Clayton Dr. · Structure no. 000000000022817

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
416
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morningside Drive over Otter Creek is a steel other carrying Morningside Drive over Otter Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 416 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 687 by 2024. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMorningside Drive
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.1 M East of Clayton Dr.
RouteCity Street 39570
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.62089, -92.40054
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2018)
Projected traffic687 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Morningside Drive over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morningside Drive over Otter 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Morningside Drive over Otter Creek carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morningside Drive over Otter Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Morningside Drive over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.