US Bridges

Columb. CR 11 Z-A over Horsehead Creek

GoodPosted for load

Columbia County, Arkansas · 3.54 Mi. E of JCT 11 & 79 · Structure no. 000000000023251

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columb. CR 11 Z-A over Horsehead Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Columb. CR 11 Z-A over Horsehead Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 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).

CarriesColumb. CR 11 Z-A
CrossesHorsehead Creek
Location3.54 Mi. E of JCT 11 & 79
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates33.22431, -93.17332
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2018)
Projected traffic700 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 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 Columb. CR 11 Z-A over Horsehead Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columb. CR 11 Z-A over Horsehead 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Columb. CR 11 Z-A over Horsehead Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Columb. CR 11 Z-A over Horsehead Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Columb. CR 11 Z-A over Horsehead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.