US Bridges

Bradley CR 54 Z-A over Snake Creek Relief

FairPosted for load

Bradley County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI E JCT SH 8 · Structure no. 000000000023195

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 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 Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bradley CR 54 Z-A over Snake Creek Relief 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 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. 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBradley CR 54 Z-A
CrossesSnake Creek Relief
Location1.8 MI E JCT SH 8
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyBradley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.40098, -92.04667
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 Relief built?

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

What condition is Bradley CR 54 Z-A over Snake Creek Relief 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bradley CR 54 Z-A over Snake Creek Relief 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 Relief?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.