US Bridges

Clev. CR 73 Z-C over Creek

Good

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI S JCT SH 212 · Structure no. 000000000020257

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clev. CR 73 Z-C over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Clev. CR 73 Z-C over Creek in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesClev. CR 73 Z-C
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 MI S JCT SH 212
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates34.04427, -92.21582
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2018)
Projected traffic94 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 73 Z-C over Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clev. CR 73 Z-C over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Clev. CR 73 Z-C over Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clev. CR 73 Z-C over Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Clev. CR 73 Z-C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.