US Bridges

Bradley CR 31 Z-B over Creek

Good

Bradley County, Arkansas · 0.55 MI E JCT CR 266 · Structure no. 000000000022825

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley CR 31 Z-B over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bradley CR 31 Z-B over Creek in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 126 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBradley CR 31 Z-B
CrossesCreek
Location0.55 MI E JCT CR 266
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates33.45211, -92.12649
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2018)
Projected traffic126 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 31 Z-B over Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradley CR 31 Z-B over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bradley CR 31 Z-B over Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bradley CR 31 Z-B over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley CR 31 Z-B over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.