US Bridges

Col. CR 36 Z-C over Big Creek

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Columbia County, Arkansas · 3 MI W JCT 98&36 · Structure no. 000000000004735

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col. CR 36 Z-C over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Col. CR 36 Z-C over Big Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2014. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCol. CR 36 Z-C
CrossesBig Creek
Location3 MI W JCT 98&36
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyColumbia County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.25743, -93.10818
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2014
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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. CR 36 Z-C over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col. CR 36 Z-C over Big 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Col. CR 36 Z-C over Big Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Col. CR 36 Z-C over Big Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Col. CR 36 Z-C over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.