US Bridges

Columbia CR278 Z-G over Crooked Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · .30MILE E of LA ST Line · Structure no. 000000000023504

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia CR278 Z-G over Crooked Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Columbia CR278 Z-G over Crooked Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2034. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesColumbia CR278 Z-G
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.30MILE E of LA ST Line
RouteCounty Highway 278
Coordinates33.0189, -93.42268
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 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 traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 CR278 Z-G over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia CR278 Z-G over Crooked 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 Columbia CR278 Z-G over Crooked Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Columbia CR278 Z-G over Crooked 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 Columbia CR278 Z-G over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.