US Bridges

Bradley CR 16-Z-D over Big Laigle Creek

Good

Bradley County, Arkansas · .7 MI West JCT CO RD 15 · Structure no. 000000000004581

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
249 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley CR 16-Z-D over Big Laigle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bradley CR 16-Z-D over Big Laigle Creek in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2006. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBradley CR 16-Z-D
CrossesBig Laigle Creek
Location.7 MI West JCT CO RD 15
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates33.65709, -92.24371
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic72 by 2006
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 16-Z-D over Big Laigle Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradley CR 16-Z-D over Big 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bradley CR 16-Z-D over Big Laigle Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bradley CR 16-Z-D over Big Laigle Creek?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley CR 16-Z-D over Big Laigle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.