US Bridges

Clark CR 38 Z-A over Easley Creek

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · .1 MI W JCT 31 & 38 · Structure no. 000000000017829

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 38 Z-A over Easley Creek is a steel culvert carrying Clark CR 38 Z-A over Easley Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesClark CR 38 Z-A
CrossesEasley Creek
Location.1 MI W JCT 31 & 38
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.85917, -92.9898
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2018)
Projected traffic124 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark CR 38 Z-A over Easley Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR 38 Z-A over Easley 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 2023.

How much traffic does Clark CR 38 Z-A over Easley Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 38 Z-A over Easley Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Clark CR 38 Z-A over Easley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.