US Bridges

Col. CR 5 Z-H over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 2 Mi. N HWY 98 & CR 5 · Structure no. 000000000023755

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col. CR 5 Z-H over Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Col. CR 5 Z-H over Hurricane Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCol. CR 5 Z-H
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2 Mi. N HWY 98 & CR 5
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates33.13714, -93.26898
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2018)
Projected traffic240 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Col. CR 5 Z-H over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col. CR 5 Z-H over Hurricane 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Col. CR 5 Z-H over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Col. CR 5 Z-H over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Col. CR 5 Z-H over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.