US Bridges

Col. CR 36 Zone C over Harper Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 1.5MI.W Jct.Sh 98&36 · Structure no. 000000000023017

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col. CR 36 Zone C over Harper Creek is a steel culvert carrying Col. CR 36 Zone C over Harper Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCol. CR 36 Zone C
CrossesHarper Creek
Location1.5MI.W Jct.Sh 98&36
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyColumbia County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.2647, -93.08009
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic232 by 2007
Trucks2%
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. CR 36 Zone C over Harper Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col. CR 36 Zone C over Harper 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Col. CR 36 Zone C over Harper Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Col. CR 36 Zone C over Harper Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Col. CR 36 Zone C over Harper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.