US Bridges

Col. CO RD 7 Z-H over Cypress Creek

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI So JCT 7 & 81 · Structure no. 000000000004802

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col. CO RD 7 Z-H over Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Col. CO RD 7 Z-H over Cypress Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2007. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCol. CO RD 7 Z-H
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.5 MI So JCT 7 & 81
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates33.05268, -93.25298
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic111 by 2007
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Col. CO RD 7 Z-H over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col. CO RD 7 Z-H over Cypress 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 7 Z-H over Cypress Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Col. CO RD 7 Z-H over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Col. CO RD 7 Z-H over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.