US Bridges

Clark CR 11 Z-F over Love Creek

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI N JCT SH 51&CR 11 · Structure no. 000000000021023

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 11 Z-F over Love Creek is a steel other carrying Clark CR 11 Z-F over Love Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesClark CR 11 Z-F
CrossesLove Creek
Location1.5 MI N JCT SH 51&CR 11
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates34.03272, -93.31434
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2018)
Projected traffic72 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark CR 11 Z-F over Love Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR 11 Z-F over Love 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Clark CR 11 Z-F over Love Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 11 Z-F over Love Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR 11 Z-F over Love Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.