US Bridges

CR-372/Z-D/L-3.88 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI W CR 53 & SH 163 · Structure no. 000000000022758

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
438
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-372/Z-D/L-3.88 over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-372/Z-D/L-3.88 over Prairie Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 438 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2022. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR-372/Z-D/L-3.88
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1.2 MI W CR 53 & SH 163
RouteCounty Highway 372
Coordinates35.29843, -90.72405
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2018)
Projected traffic61 by 2022
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-372/Z-D/L-3.88 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-372/Z-D/L-3.88 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR-372/Z-D/L-3.88 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-372/Z-D/L-3.88 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR-372/Z-D/L-3.88 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.