US Bridges

Bradley CR 54 Z-A over Snake Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bradley County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI E JCT SH 8 · Structure no. 000000000023194

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley CR 54 Z-A over Snake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bradley CR 54 Z-A over Snake Creek in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2007. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBradley CR 54 Z-A
CrossesSnake Creek
Location1.7 MI E JCT SH 8
RouteCounty Highway 54
Coordinates33.40052, -92.04397
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2007
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradley CR 54 Z-A over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradley CR 54 Z-A over Snake 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 54 Z-A over Snake Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bradley CR 54 Z-A over Snake Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley CR 54 Z-A over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.