US Bridges

CR-647/Z-G/L-0.28 over Bear Creek

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · .28 MI No JCT CR 652 &647 · Structure no. 000000000022450

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-647/Z-G/L-0.28 over Bear Creek is a steel other carrying CR-647/Z-G/L-0.28 over Bear Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2007. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-647/Z-G/L-0.28
CrossesBear Creek
Location.28 MI No JCT CR 652 &647
RouteCounty Highway 647
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.18258, -90.80192
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2018)
Projected traffic33 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-647/Z-G/L-0.28 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-647/Z-G/L-0.28 over Bear 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-647/Z-G/L-0.28 over Bear Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-647/Z-G/L-0.28 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR-647/Z-G/L-0.28 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.