US Bridges

Cleve CR 51 Z-A over Creek

FairPosted for load

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI S JCT SH 35 · Structure no. 000000000020685

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleve CR 51 Z-A over Creek is a steel other carrying Cleve CR 51 Z-A over Creek in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesCleve CR 51 Z-A
CrossesCreek
Location1.1 MI S JCT SH 35
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates33.80487, -92.01941
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2018)
Projected traffic37 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cleve CR 51 Z-A over Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleve CR 51 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cleve CR 51 Z-A over Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cleve CR 51 Z-A over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cleve CR 51 Z-A over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.