US Bridges

Clark CR 43 Z-A over West Fork Creek

Good

Clark County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI NE JCT CR 40 · Structure no. 000000000023829

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 43 Z-A over West Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark CR 43 Z-A over West Fork Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2007. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClark CR 43 Z-A
CrossesWest Fork Creek
Location1.2 MI NE JCT CR 40
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates33.82742, -93.06632
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2018)
Projected traffic41 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 43 Z-A over West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR 43 Z-A over West Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Clark CR 43 Z-A over West Fork Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 43 Z-A over West Fork Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR 43 Z-A over West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.