US Bridges

Clark CR 7 Z-D over De Gray Creek

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · .35 MI N JCT CO RD 30 · Structure no. 000000000004350

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,456
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 7 Z-D over De Gray Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Clark CR 7 Z-D over De Gray Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 1,456 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2007. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClark CR 7 Z-D
CrossesDe Gray Creek
Location.35 MI N JCT CO RD 30
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates34.15897, -93.12734
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,456 (2018)
Projected traffic209 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 Clark CR 7 Z-D over De Gray Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR 7 Z-D over De Gray 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Clark CR 7 Z-D over De Gray Creek carry?

About 1,456 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 7 Z-D over De Gray 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 Clark CR 7 Z-D over De Gray Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.