US Bridges

CR-708/Z-H/L-0.36 over Apperos Creek

FairPosted for load

Cross County, Arkansas · .36 Miles East of SH 284 · Structure no. 000000000021856

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
345
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-708/Z-H/L-0.36 over Apperos Creek is a steel other carrying CR-708/Z-H/L-0.36 over Apperos Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-708/Z-H/L-0.36
CrossesApperos Creek
Location.36 Miles East of SH 284
RouteCounty Highway 708
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.2204, -90.74222
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2018)
Projected traffic33 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 CR-708/Z-H/L-0.36 over Apperos Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-708/Z-H/L-0.36 over Apperos 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-708/Z-H/L-0.36 over Apperos Creek carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR-708/Z-H/L-0.36 over Apperos Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR-708/Z-H/L-0.36 over Apperos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.