US Bridges

Col. CR 20 Z-G over Crooked Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 0.94 MI S of Jct. 1 & 20 · Structure no. 000000000022688

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col. CR 20 Z-G over Crooked Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Col. CR 20 Z-G over Crooked Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2007. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCol. CR 20 Z-G
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.94 MI S of Jct. 1 & 20
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates33.12931, -93.42516
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2018)
Projected traffic168 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Col. CR 20 Z-G over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col. CR 20 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 20 Z-G over Crooked Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Col. CR 20 Z-G over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Col. CR 20 Z-G over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.