US Bridges

Clark CR 11 Z-F over Terre Noir Creek

Good

Clark County, Arkansas · 1.41 So JCT SH 26 · Structure no. 000000000004433

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 11 Z-F over Terre Noir Creek is a concrete slab carrying Clark CR 11 Z-F over Terre Noir Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2007. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClark CR 11 Z-F
CrossesTerre Noir Creek
Location1.41 So JCT SH 26
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates34.08118, -93.28055
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2018)
Projected traffic116 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 11 Z-F over Terre Noir Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR 11 Z-F over Terre Noir 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Clark CR 11 Z-F over Terre Noir Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 11 Z-F over Terre Noir Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR 11 Z-F over Terre Noir Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.