US Bridges

Clark CR 6 Z-H over S Fork Terre Noire Ck

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Arkansas · 1 MI N JCT SH 51 & CR 6 · Structure no. 000000000021143

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 6 Z-H over S Fork Terre Noire Ck is a steel other carrying Clark CR 6 Z-H over S Fork Terre Noire Ck in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesClark CR 6 Z-H
CrossesS Fork Terre Noire Ck
Location1 MI N JCT SH 51 & CR 6
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates33.95648, -93.28979
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
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2018)
Projected traffic124 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 6 Z-H over S Fork Terre Noire Ck built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR 6 Z-H over S Fork Terre Noire Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Clark CR 6 Z-H over S Fork Terre Noire Ck carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 6 Z-H over S Fork Terre Noire Ck?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR 6 Z-H over S Fork Terre Noire Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.