US Bridges

Columbia CR78 Z-E over Big Creek Relief

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI E JCT 29 & 78 · Structure no. 000000000023083

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia CR78 Z-E over Big Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Columbia CR78 Z-E over Big Creek Relief 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColumbia CR78 Z-E
CrossesBig Creek Relief
Location0.5 MI E JCT 29 & 78
RouteCounty Highway 78
Coordinates33.24382, -93.31637
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2018)
Projected traffic168 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 Columbia CR78 Z-E over Big Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is Columbia CR78 Z-E over Big Creek Relief 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Columbia CR78 Z-E over Big Creek Relief carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Columbia CR78 Z-E over Big Creek Relief?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia CR78 Z-E over Big Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.