US Bridges

Clark CR 6 Z-H over Pruitt Creek

Good

Clark County, Arkansas · .5 MI NE JCT SH 182 · Structure no. 000000000011036

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 6 Z-H over Pruitt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clark CR 6 Z-H over Pruitt Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2007. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesClark CR 6 Z-H
CrossesPruitt Creek
Location.5 MI NE JCT SH 182
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates33.97176, -93.24815
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic95 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 6 Z-H over Pruitt Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR 6 Z-H over Pruitt 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 6 Z-H over Pruitt Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 6 Z-H over Pruitt Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR 6 Z-H over Pruitt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.