US Bridges

Col. CR 43 Zone D over Orear Creek

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI N JCT SH 98 · Structure no. 000000000022822

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
787
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col. CR 43 Zone D over Orear Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Col. CR 43 Zone D over Orear Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 787 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCol. CR 43 Zone D
CrossesOrear Creek
Location0.8 MI N JCT SH 98
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates33.35753, -93.22907
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2018)
Projected traffic120 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 43 Zone D over Orear Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col. CR 43 Zone D over Orear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Col. CR 43 Zone D over Orear Creek carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Col. CR 43 Zone D over Orear Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Col. CR 43 Zone D over Orear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.