US Bridges

Clev.Cr 40 Z-F over Cottonmouth Creek

FairPosted for load

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 3.76 MI So of US 79 · Structure no. 000000000018597

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clev.Cr 40 Z-F over Cottonmouth Creek is a steel other carrying Clev.Cr 40 Z-F over Cottonmouth Creek in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesClev.Cr 40 Z-F
CrossesCottonmouth Creek
Location3.76 MI So of US 79
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyCleveland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.85505, -92.22298
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2018)
Projected traffic170 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clev.Cr 40 Z-F over Cottonmouth Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clev.Cr 40 Z-F over Cottonmouth 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Clev.Cr 40 Z-F over Cottonmouth Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clev.Cr 40 Z-F over Cottonmouth Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Clev.Cr 40 Z-F over Cottonmouth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.