US Bridges

CR 52 Zone E over Lake Columbia

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI W JCT SH 344 · Structure no. 000000000022858

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
255
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52 Zone E over Lake Columbia is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 52 Zone E over Lake Columbia 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 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2024. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 52 Zone E
CrossesLake Columbia
Location1.7 MI W JCT SH 344
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyColumbia County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.31118, -93.38147
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 CR 52 Zone E over Lake Columbia built?

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

What condition is CR 52 Zone E over Lake Columbia 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 52 Zone E over Lake Columbia carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 52 Zone E over Lake Columbia?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 52 Zone E over Lake Columbia?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.