US Bridges

Col. CR 5 Z-H over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI N JCT 5 & HWY 98 · Structure no. 000000000011545

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col. CR 5 Z-H over Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Col. CR 5 Z-H over Hurricane Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2007. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCol. CR 5 Z-H
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.5 MI N JCT 5 & HWY 98
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates33.13138, -93.26745
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2018)
Projected traffic233 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 5 Z-H over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col. CR 5 Z-H over Hurricane 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Col. CR 5 Z-H over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Col. CR 5 Z-H over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Col. CR 5 Z-H over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.