US Bridges

Clark CR 50 Z-D over Degray Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clark County, Arkansas · .75 M W CO RD 30 & 50 · Structure no. 000000000011085

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 50 Z-D over Degray Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Clark CR 50 Z-D over Degray Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2007. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClark CR 50 Z-D
CrossesDegray Creek
Location.75 M W CO RD 30 & 50
RouteCounty Highway 50
Coordinates34.154, -93.16051
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2018)
Projected traffic28 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark CR 50 Z-D over Degray Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Clark CR 50 Z-D over Degray Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Clark CR 50 Z-D over Degray Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 50 Z-D over Degray Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR 50 Z-D over Degray Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.