US Bridges

Clark CR 36 Z-A over Caney Creek

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · 1 MI SW JCT CO RD 165 · Structure no. 000000000011076

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 36 Z-A over Caney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Clark CR 36 Z-A over Caney Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 100 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 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 6 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesClark CR 36 Z-A
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1 MI SW JCT CO RD 165
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.91097, -93.0413
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2018)
Projected traffic140 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$237,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark CR 36 Z-A over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Clark CR 36 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 2023.

How much traffic does Clark CR 36 Z-A over Caney Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 36 Z-A over Caney Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR 36 Z-A over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.