US Bridges

Clark CR194 Z-A over West Fork Crk

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · 0.99 MI NE Jct.Co. RD.189 · Structure no. 000000000022823

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR194 Z-A over West Fork Crk is a steel other carrying Clark CR194 Z-A over West Fork Crk in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 1 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClark CR194 Z-A
CrossesWest Fork Crk
Location0.99 MI NE Jct.Co. RD.189
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.83309, -93.07925
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2018)
Projected traffic41 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR194 Z-A over West Fork Crk built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR194 Z-A over West Fork Crk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Clark CR194 Z-A over West Fork Crk carry?

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

How long is Clark CR194 Z-A over West Fork Crk?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR194 Z-A over West Fork Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.