US Bridges

Searcy E Market ST over Gin Creek

Fair

White County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI W JCT Benton ST · Structure no. 000000000019560

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Searcy E Market ST over Gin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Searcy E Market ST over Gin Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,271 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSearcy E Market ST
CrossesGin Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT Benton ST
RouteCity Street 36110
Coordinates35.24938, -91.71608
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,271 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 Searcy E Market ST over Gin Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Searcy E Market ST over Gin 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Searcy E Market ST over Gin Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Searcy E Market ST over Gin Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Searcy E Market ST over Gin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.