US Bridges

Col. CR 15 Z-G over Crooked Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI W Jct. 1 & 15 · Structure no. 000000000022689

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col. CR 15 Z-G over Crooked Creek is a steel other carrying Col. CR 15 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2007. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCol. CR 15 Z-G
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location1.4 MI W Jct. 1 & 15
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyColumbia County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.15442, -93.43652
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2018)
Projected traffic177 by 2007
Trucks1%
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. CR 15 Z-G over Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is Col. CR 15 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Col. CR 15 Z-G over Crooked Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Col. CR 15 Z-G over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Col. CR 15 Z-G over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.