US Bridges

Clark CR 20 Z-E over Sailer Creek(mathews)

Good

Clark County, Arkansas · 2.08 MI SW JCT HWY 8 · Structure no. 000000000004513

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 20 Z-E over Sailer Creek(mathews) is a concrete slab carrying Clark CR 20 Z-E over Sailer Creek(mathews) in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClark CR 20 Z-E
CrossesSailer Creek(mathews)
Location2.08 MI SW JCT HWY 8
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.21968, -93.41011
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2018)
Projected traffic99 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 20 Z-E over Sailer Creek(mathews) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR 20 Z-E over Sailer Creek(mathews) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Clark CR 20 Z-E over Sailer Creek(mathews) carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 20 Z-E over Sailer Creek(mathews)?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR 20 Z-E over Sailer Creek(mathews)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.