US Bridges

Clark CR 73 Z-G over Caney Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clark County, Arkansas · .41 MI W JCT US 67 · Structure no. 000000000022201

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
578
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 73 Z-G over Caney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark CR 73 Z-G over Caney Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 578 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesClark CR 73 Z-G
CrossesCaney Creek
Location.41 MI W JCT US 67
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates33.99842, -93.12281
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 73 Z-G over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR 73 Z-G over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Clark CR 73 Z-G over Caney Creek carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 73 Z-G over Caney Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR 73 Z-G over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.