US Bridges

Bradley CR 56 Z-A over Snake Creek

Good

Bradley County, Arkansas · .5 MI E JCT CO RD 56 & 57 · Structure no. 000000000004491

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley CR 56 Z-A over Snake Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bradley CR 56 Z-A over Snake Creek in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2007. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBradley CR 56 Z-A
CrossesSnake Creek
Location.5 MI E JCT CO RD 56 & 57
RouteCounty Highway 56
Coordinates33.29492, -92.06826
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic91 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Bradley CR 56 Z-A over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradley CR 56 Z-A over Snake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Bradley CR 56 Z-A over Snake Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bradley CR 56 Z-A over Snake Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley CR 56 Z-A over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.