US Bridges

Clark CR 17 Z-B over Waggle CR

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Arkansas · .7 MI NE JCT CO RD 121 · Structure no. 000000000011061

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 17 Z-B over Waggle CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Clark CR 17 Z-B over Waggle CR in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2007. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClark CR 17 Z-B
CrossesWaggle CR
Location.7 MI NE JCT CO RD 121
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.01224, -93.08996
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2018)
Projected traffic140 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark CR 17 Z-B over Waggle CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Clark CR 17 Z-B over Waggle CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Clark CR 17 Z-B over Waggle CR carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 17 Z-B over Waggle CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR 17 Z-B over Waggle CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.