US Bridges

Cleve. CR 16 Z-E over Eagle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cleveland County, Arkansas · .25 MI So JCT SH8 · Structure no. 000000000019761

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
223
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleve. CR 16 Z-E over Eagle Creek is a steel other carrying Cleve. CR 16 Z-E over Eagle 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 223 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesCleve. CR 16 Z-E
CrossesEagle Creek
Location.25 MI So JCT SH8
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyCleveland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.75144, -92.23515
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2018)
Projected traffic126 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cleve. CR 16 Z-E over Eagle Creek built?

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

What condition is Cleve. CR 16 Z-E over Eagle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Cleve. CR 16 Z-E over Eagle Creek carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cleve. CR 16 Z-E over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cleve. CR 16 Z-E over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.