US Bridges

CR-521/Z-G/L-5.46 over First Creek

Good

Cross County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI S JCT CR 5 & US 64 · Structure no. 000000000023372

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-521/Z-G/L-5.46 over First Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR-521/Z-G/L-5.46 over First Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-521/Z-G/L-5.46
CrossesFirst Creek
Location1.0 MI S JCT CR 5 & US 64
RouteCounty Highway 521
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.23861, -90.98711
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2018)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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-521/Z-G/L-5.46 over First Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-521/Z-G/L-5.46 over First 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR-521/Z-G/L-5.46 over First Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-521/Z-G/L-5.46 over First Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns CR-521/Z-G/L-5.46 over First Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.