US Bridges

Col. CR 38 Z-C over Big Cornie Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · 1.9 MI E JCT Cord 61 & 38 · Structure no. 000000000024131

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
947
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col. CR 38 Z-C over Big Cornie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Col. CR 38 Z-C over Big Cornie Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 947 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2006. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCol. CR 38 Z-C
CrossesBig Cornie Creek
Location1.9 MI E JCT Cord 61 & 38
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyColumbia County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.28803, -93.13774
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic947 (2018)
Projected traffic419 by 2006
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Col. CR 38 Z-C over Big Cornie Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col. CR 38 Z-C over Big Cornie 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 Col. CR 38 Z-C over Big Cornie Creek carry?

About 947 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Col. CR 38 Z-C over Big Cornie Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Col. CR 38 Z-C over Big Cornie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.