US Bridges

Cedar Creek RD over Martin Creek

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 2.7 MI W CR 23 & SH 307 · Structure no. 000000000020756

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
429
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Creek RD over Martin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cedar Creek RD over Martin Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 429 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2008. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCedar Creek RD
CrossesMartin Creek
Location2.7 MI W CR 23 & SH 307
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates35.13044, -93.48094
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2008
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Creek RD over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Creek RD over Martin 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 2025.

How much traffic does Cedar Creek RD over Martin Creek carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Creek RD over Martin Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Cedar Creek RD over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.