US Bridges

Mt. Zion Loop - B over Creek

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · 2 MI SE Morrilton · Structure no. 000000000017861

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Zion Loop - B over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mt. Zion Loop - B over Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 77 years old, older 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Zion Loop - B
CrossesCreek
Location2 MI SE Morrilton
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyConway County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.14064, -92.69615
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2018)
Projected traffic115 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mt. Zion Loop - B over Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Mt. Zion Loop - B 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Zion Loop - B over Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Zion Loop - B over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Zion Loop - B over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.