US Bridges

Col. CO RD 40 Z-B over Hurricane Creek

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 2.9 MI E of SH 98 &40 · Structure no. 000000000004653

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col. CO RD 40 Z-B over Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Col. CO RD 40 Z-B over Hurricane Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2007. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCol. CO RD 40 Z-B
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2.9 MI E of SH 98 &40
RouteCounty Highway 40
Coordinates33.18379, -93.01199
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic119 by 2007
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 40 Z-B over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col. CO RD 40 Z-B over Hurricane 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Col. CO RD 40 Z-B over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Col. CO RD 40 Z-B over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Col. CO RD 40 Z-B over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.