US Bridges

Bradley CR 6 Z-E over Springhill Creek

Good

Bradley County, Arkansas · .8 MI North JCT CR 5 · Structure no. 000000000004541

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
127 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley CR 6 Z-E over Springhill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bradley CR 6 Z-E over Springhill Creek in Bradley 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 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 7 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2007. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBradley CR 6 Z-E
CrossesSpringhill Creek
Location.8 MI North JCT CR 5
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates33.49359, -92.21876
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2018)
Projected traffic103 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 6 Z-E over Springhill Creek built?

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

What condition is Bradley CR 6 Z-E over Springhill 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bradley CR 6 Z-E over Springhill Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bradley CR 6 Z-E over Springhill Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley CR 6 Z-E over Springhill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.