US Bridges

Clark CR 222 Z-E over Mathews Creek

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Arkansas · 0.65 Mi. SE Jct. CR56 · Structure no. 000000000023205

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 222 Z-E over Mathews Creek is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clark CR 222 Z-E over Mathews 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClark CR 222 Z-E
CrossesMathews Creek
Location0.65 Mi. SE Jct. CR56
RouteCounty Highway 222
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.22426, -93.39992
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 CR 222 Z-E over Mathews Creek built?

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

What condition is Clark CR 222 Z-E over Mathews 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 222 Z-E over Mathews Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 222 Z-E over Mathews Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR 222 Z-E over Mathews Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.