US Bridges

Clark CR 48 Z-B over Deceiper Creek

Good

Clark County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI NE JCT CO RD 145 · Structure no. 000000000024214

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark CR 48 Z-B over Deceiper Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark CR 48 Z-B over Deceiper Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesClark CR 48 Z-B
CrossesDeceiper Creek
Location0.8 MI NE JCT CO RD 145
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.94643, -92.97289
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark CR 48 Z-B over Deceiper Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark CR 48 Z-B over Deceiper 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 48 Z-B over Deceiper Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark CR 48 Z-B over Deceiper Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Clark CR 48 Z-B over Deceiper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.