US Bridges

CR-747/Z-H/L-4.87 over Lick Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cross County, Arkansas · 2 MI East of CR 71 & SH 1 · Structure no. 000000000022161

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-747/Z-H/L-4.87 over Lick Creek is a steel other carrying CR-747/Z-H/L-4.87 over Lick Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2007. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-747/Z-H/L-4.87
CrossesLick Creek
Location2 MI East of CR 71 & SH 1
RouteCounty Highway 747
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.15649, -90.77018
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-747/Z-H/L-4.87 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-747/Z-H/L-4.87 over Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR-747/Z-H/L-4.87 over Lick Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-747/Z-H/L-4.87 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR-747/Z-H/L-4.87 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.