US Bridges

Clark CR 36 Z-A over Terre Noir Creek

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI SW JCT CO RD 165 · Structure no. 000000000023714

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 36 Z-A over Terre Noir Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark CR 36 Z-A over Terre Noir Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2031. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesClark CR 36 Z-A
CrossesTerre Noir Creek
Location0.4 MI SW JCT CO RD 165
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.91741, -93.03578
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2018)
Projected traffic140 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 36 Z-A over Terre Noir Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR 36 Z-A over Terre Noir 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Clark CR 36 Z-A over Terre Noir Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 36 Z-A over Terre Noir Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR 36 Z-A over Terre Noir Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.