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Clark CR 13 Z-A over Caney Creek

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · .7 MI N of JCT CO RD 36 · Structure no. 000000000004786

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,577
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 13 Z-A over Caney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Clark CR 13 Z-A over Caney Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 1,577 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2016. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClark CR 13 Z-A
CrossesCaney Creek
Location.7 MI N of JCT CO RD 36
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.92816, -93.14136
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,577 (2018)
Projected traffic338 by 2016
Trucks7%
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 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 Clark CR 13 Z-A over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR 13 Z-A over Caney 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Clark CR 13 Z-A over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,577 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 13 Z-A over Caney Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR 13 Z-A over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.