US Bridges

CR-739/Z-H/L-4.36 over Creek

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 4.2 MI No Stfrancis CO Li · Structure no. 0000000000X0626

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-739/Z-H/L-4.36 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-739/Z-H/L-4.36 over Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-739/Z-H/L-4.36
CrossesCreek
Location4.2 MI No Stfrancis CO Li
RouteCounty Highway 739
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.20489, -90.69174
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic279 by 2007
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-739/Z-H/L-4.36 over Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-739/Z-H/L-4.36 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR-739/Z-H/L-4.36 over Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-739/Z-H/L-4.36 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-739/Z-H/L-4.36 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.