US Bridges

Cleve. CR 56 Z-A over Little Blakley Creek

Good

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 2.8 MI NW JCT US 63 · Structure no. 000000000004763

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleve. CR 56 Z-A over Little Blakley Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cleve. CR 56 Z-A over Little Blakley Creek in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2007. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCleve. CR 56 Z-A
CrossesLittle Blakley Creek
Location2.8 MI NW JCT US 63
RouteCounty Highway 56
Coordinates33.77444, -92.03361
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Cleve. CR 56 Z-A over Little Blakley Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleve. CR 56 Z-A over Little Blakley 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cleve. CR 56 Z-A over Little Blakley Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cleve. CR 56 Z-A over Little Blakley Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cleve. CR 56 Z-A over Little Blakley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.