US Bridges

Clark Cord 44 Z-F over Creek

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI W JCT SH 51 & 44 · Structure no. 000000000011083

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Cord 44 Z-F over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark Cord 44 Z-F over Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2007. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClark Cord 44 Z-F
CrossesCreek
Location1.5 MI W JCT SH 51 & 44
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates33.93867, -93.31442
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2018)
Projected traffic97 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Cord 44 Z-F over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Clark Cord 44 Z-F over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Clark Cord 44 Z-F over Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark Cord 44 Z-F over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Cord 44 Z-F over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.