US Bridges

CR-231/Z-E/L-5.44 over Cooper Creek

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 3.1 West of JCT SH 1 & 42 · Structure no. 0000000000M3463

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-231/Z-E/L-5.44 over Cooper Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-231/Z-E/L-5.44 over Cooper Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 53 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-231/Z-E/L-5.44
CrossesCooper Creek
Location3.1 West of JCT SH 1 & 42
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.40191, -90.81438
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-231/Z-E/L-5.44 over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is CR-231/Z-E/L-5.44 over Cooper 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR-231/Z-E/L-5.44 over Cooper Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-231/Z-E/L-5.44 over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR-231/Z-E/L-5.44 over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.