US Bridges

Columbia CR 31 Z-D over Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 3.70 Miles North of US 82 · Structure no. 000000000023928

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
523
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia CR 31 Z-D over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Columbia CR 31 Z-D over Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 5 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 523 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbia CR 31 Z-D
CrossesCreek
Location3.70 Miles North of US 82
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyColumbia County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.39121, -93.38036
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 CR 31 Z-D over Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia CR 31 Z-D over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Columbia CR 31 Z-D over Creek carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Columbia CR 31 Z-D over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia CR 31 Z-D over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.