US Bridges

Columbia CR14 Z-A over Ware Creek

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI E of JCT 16 & 14 · Structure no. 000000000023081

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia CR14 Z-A over Ware Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Columbia CR14 Z-A over Ware Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesColumbia CR14 Z-A
CrossesWare Creek
Location0.8 MI E of JCT 16 & 14
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates33.03123, -93.07392
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2018)
Projected traffic126 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Columbia CR14 Z-A over Ware Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia CR14 Z-A over Ware 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Columbia CR14 Z-A over Ware Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Columbia CR14 Z-A over Ware Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia CR14 Z-A over Ware Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.