US Bridges

Clark CR 16 Z-F over Moores Creek

Good

Clark County, Arkansas · 1 MI S JCT CO RD 16 & 458 · Structure no. 000000000011059

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
238
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 16 Z-F over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clark CR 16 Z-F over Moores Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2007. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesClark CR 16 Z-F
CrossesMoores Creek
Location1 MI S JCT CO RD 16 & 458
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates34.05796, -93.33957
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic238 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 16 Z-F over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR 16 Z-F over Moores 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 16 Z-F over Moores Creek carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 16 Z-F over Moores Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR 16 Z-F over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.