US Bridges

CR-231/Z-E/L-4.3 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI South of JCT SH 42 · Structure no. 000000000004274

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-231/Z-E/L-4.3 over Prairie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-231/Z-E/L-4.3 over Prairie Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2007. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-231/Z-E/L-4.3
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1.2 MI South of JCT SH 42
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.38508, -90.8148
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2019)
Projected traffic96 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-231/Z-E/L-4.3 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-231/Z-E/L-4.3 over Prairie 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR-231/Z-E/L-4.3 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-231/Z-E/L-4.3 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR-231/Z-E/L-4.3 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.