US Bridges

Col.Co RD 61 Z-C over Nations Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · .8 MI E JCT 79&61 · Structure no. 000000000004543

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,481
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col.Co RD 61 Z-C over Nations Creek is a concrete slab carrying Col.Co RD 61 Z-C over Nations Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,481 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,457 by 2007. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCol.Co RD 61 Z-C
CrossesNations Creek
Location.8 MI E JCT 79&61
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates33.28346, -93.2007
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,481 (2018)
Projected traffic2,457 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Col.Co RD 61 Z-C over Nations Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col.Co RD 61 Z-C over Nations 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Col.Co RD 61 Z-C over Nations Creek carry?

About 3,481 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Col.Co RD 61 Z-C over Nations Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Col.Co RD 61 Z-C over Nations Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.