US Bridges

Col.Co. RD 69 Z:d over Beech Creek

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 0.4 Mi. S Jct. CR 69 &60 · Structure no. 000000000022950

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col.Co. RD 69 Z:d over Beech Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Col.Co. RD 69 Z:d over Beech Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCol.Co. RD 69 Z:d
CrossesBeech Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S Jct. CR 69 &60
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates33.38044, -93.31999
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2018)
Projected traffic101 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Col.Co. RD 69 Z:d over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col.Co. RD 69 Z:d over Beech 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 2023.

How much traffic does Col.Co. RD 69 Z:d over Beech Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Col.Co. RD 69 Z:d over Beech Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Col.Co. RD 69 Z:d over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.