US Bridges

CR 304/E Magnolia over Creek

FairPosted for load

Sevier County, Arkansas · 1.28 MI E JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000020439

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 304/E Magnolia over Creek is a steel other carrying CR 304/E Magnolia over Creek in Sevier County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2007. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 304/E Magnolia
CrossesCreek
Location1.28 MI E JCT US 71
RouteCounty Highway 304
CountySevier County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.94914, -94.16241
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic87 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 304/E Magnolia over Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 304/E Magnolia over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 304/E Magnolia over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 304/E Magnolia over Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 304/E Magnolia over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.