US Bridges

CR-231/Z-E/L-2.15 over Creek

Good

Cross County, Arkansas · 2.15 NW of JCT 1 CR 29 · Structure no. 000000000022897

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-231/Z-E/L-2.15 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-231/Z-E/L-2.15 over Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-231/Z-E/L-2.15
CrossesCreek
Location2.15 NW of JCT 1 CR 29
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.35873, -90.79758
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 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 traffic290 (2018)
Projected traffic135 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-231/Z-E/L-2.15 over Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-231/Z-E/L-2.15 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does CR-231/Z-E/L-2.15 over Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-231/Z-E/L-2.15 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR-231/Z-E/L-2.15 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.