US Bridges

Clev. CR 56 Z-A over Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI NE of Rye · Structure no. 000000000020183

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
61 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clev. CR 56 Z-A over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Clev. CR 56 Z-A over Creek in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2007. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesClev. CR 56 Z-A
CrossesCreek
Location1.1 MI NE of Rye
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyCleveland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.76076, -92.01227
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic170 by 2007
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Clev. CR 56 Z-A over Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clev. CR 56 Z-A over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Clev. CR 56 Z-A over Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clev. CR 56 Z-A over Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Clev. CR 56 Z-A over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.