US Bridges

Dallas CR 206 Z-E over Tulip Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Arkansas · 1.77 E SH 128 & CO RD 20 · Structure no. 000000000004817

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dallas CR 206 Z-E over Tulip Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dallas CR 206 Z-E over Tulip Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2019. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDallas CR 206 Z-E
CrossesTulip Creek
Location1.77 E SH 128 & CO RD 20
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyDallas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.87674, -92.74455
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2018)
Projected traffic121 by 2019
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dallas CR 206 Z-E over Tulip Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dallas CR 206 Z-E over Tulip 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Dallas CR 206 Z-E over Tulip Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dallas CR 206 Z-E over Tulip Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dallas CR 206 Z-E over Tulip Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.