US Bridges

Clark CR 24 Z-I over Caney Creek

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · 1.3 Mi. W Jct. SH 182 · Structure no. 000000000023188

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 24 Z-I over Caney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark CR 24 Z-I over Caney Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesClark CR 24 Z-I
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.3 Mi. W Jct. SH 182
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates34.32112, -93.47732
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2018)
Projected traffic54 by 2033
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 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 24 Z-I over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR 24 Z-I over Caney 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 2024.

How much traffic does Clark CR 24 Z-I over Caney Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 24 Z-I over Caney Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR 24 Z-I over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.