US Bridges

Col.Cr 19 Z-G over Crooked Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI W JCT 21 & 19 · Structure no. 000000000011569

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col.Cr 19 Z-G over Crooked Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Col.Cr 19 Z-G over Crooked Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCol.Cr 19 Z-G
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.5 MI W JCT 21 & 19
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates33.07927, -93.42014
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2018)
Projected traffic101 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Col.Cr 19 Z-G over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col.Cr 19 Z-G over Crooked 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 19 Z-G over Crooked Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Col.Cr 19 Z-G over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Col.Cr 19 Z-G over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.