US Bridges

Bradley CR 65 Z-F over Creek

Poor

Bradley County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI SE CR 69 · Structure no. 000000000023754

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley CR 65 Z-F over Creek is a steel other carrying Bradley CR 65 Z-F over Creek in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBradley CR 65 Z-F
CrossesCreek
Location1.1 MI SE CR 69
RouteCounty Highway 65
Coordinates33.28487, -92.24892
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 65 Z-F over Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradley CR 65 Z-F over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Bradley CR 65 Z-F over Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bradley CR 65 Z-F over Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley CR 65 Z-F over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.