US Bridges

Clev. CR 46 Z-D over Panther Creek

FairPosted for load

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 0.37 MI N JCT US 79 · Structure no. 000000000020182

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clev. CR 46 Z-D over Panther Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clev. CR 46 Z-D over Panther Creek in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesClev. CR 46 Z-D
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.37 MI N JCT US 79
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyCleveland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.8787, -92.26671
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2018)
Projected traffic132 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clev. CR 46 Z-D over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clev. CR 46 Z-D over Panther 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 46 Z-D over Panther Creek carry?

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

How long is Clev. CR 46 Z-D over Panther Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Clev. CR 46 Z-D over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.