US Bridges

Bradley CR 32 Z-C over Brushy Laigle Creek

Good

Bradley County, Arkansas · 0.15 MI N JCT US 278 · Structure no. 000000000004562

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
103
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley CR 32 Z-C over Brushy Laigle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bradley CR 32 Z-C over Brushy Laigle Creek in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2007. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBradley CR 32 Z-C
CrossesBrushy Laigle Creek
Location0.15 MI N JCT US 278
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates33.59283, -92.08979
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (1987)
Projected traffic165 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 32 Z-C over Brushy Laigle Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradley CR 32 Z-C over Brushy Laigle 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bradley CR 32 Z-C over Brushy Laigle Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bradley CR 32 Z-C over Brushy Laigle Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley CR 32 Z-C over Brushy Laigle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.