US Bridges

Clark CR 38 Z-A over Beech Creek

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · .5 MI W JCT CO RD 53 · Structure no. 000000000017830

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
572
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 38 Z-A over Beech Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clark CR 38 Z-A over Beech Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 572 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesClark CR 38 Z-A
CrossesBeech Creek
Location.5 MI W JCT CO RD 53
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.85194, -93.07806
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic572 (2018)
Projected traffic208 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 38 Z-A over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR 38 Z-A over Beech 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 38 Z-A over Beech Creek carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.