US Bridges

CR-231/Z-E/L-4.45 over Creek

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 4.45 MI NW JCT CR 29 &SH1 · Structure no. 000000000020903

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-231/Z-E/L-4.45 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR-231/Z-E/L-4.45 over 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 17 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-231/Z-E/L-4.45
CrossesCreek
Location4.45 MI NW JCT CR 29 &SH1
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.38749, -90.81479
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2018)
Projected traffic107 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-231/Z-E/L-4.45 over Creek built?

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

What condition is CR-231/Z-E/L-4.45 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR-231/Z-E/L-4.45 over Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-231/Z-E/L-4.45 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns CR-231/Z-E/L-4.45 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.