US Bridges

Dallas CR 24 Z-E over Mud Creek

Good

Dallas County, Arkansas · .30 MI W SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000021084

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dallas CR 24 Z-E over Mud Creek is a steel other carrying Dallas CR 24 Z-E over Mud Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2007. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDallas CR 24 Z-E
CrossesMud Creek
Location.30 MI W SH 9
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyDallas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.88329, -92.66133
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2018)
Projected traffic121 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dallas CR 24 Z-E over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dallas CR 24 Z-E over Mud 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Dallas CR 24 Z-E over Mud Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dallas CR 24 Z-E over Mud Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Dallas CR 24 Z-E over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.