US Bridges

Bradley CR 16 Z-D over Steepbank Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Arkansas · 1 MI W of CO RD 8 · Structure no. 000000000004597

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley CR 16 Z-D over Steepbank Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bradley CR 16 Z-D over Steepbank Creek in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2006. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBradley CR 16 Z-D
CrossesSteepbank Creek
Location1 MI W of CO RD 8
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates33.64071, -92.19514
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment9: Superior 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 length124 ft (37.8 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 Steepbank Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradley CR 16 Z-D over Steepbank 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 Bradley CR 16 Z-D over Steepbank Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 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 Steepbank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.