US Bridges

Dallas CR 41 Z-E over East Fork Tulip Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Arkansas · 2.63 MI West SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000021919

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dallas CR 41 Z-E over East Fork Tulip Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dallas CR 41 Z-E over East Fork Tulip Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesDallas CR 41 Z-E
CrossesEast Fork Tulip Creek
Location2.63 MI West SH 9
RouteCounty Highway 41
Coordinates33.92546, -92.67258
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2007
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dallas CR 41 Z-E over East Fork Tulip Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dallas CR 41 Z-E over East Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dallas CR 41 Z-E over East Fork Tulip Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dallas CR 41 Z-E over East Fork Tulip Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dallas CR 41 Z-E over East Fork Tulip Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.