US Bridges

Clark CR 40 Z-A over West Fork Creek

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · .5 MI E CO RD JCT 191 · Structure no. 000000000011079

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 40 Z-A over West Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clark CR 40 Z-A over West Fork Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2007. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClark CR 40 Z-A
CrossesWest Fork Creek
Location.5 MI E CO RD JCT 191
RouteCounty Highway 40
Coordinates33.81417, -93.04777
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2018)
Projected traffic111 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 40 Z-A over West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR 40 Z-A over West Fork 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Clark CR 40 Z-A over West Fork Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 40 Z-A over West Fork Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Clark CR 40 Z-A over West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.