US Bridges

CR-803/Z-F/L-5.09 over Larkin Creek

Good

Lee County, Arkansas · 3.5 North of JCT SH 121 · Structure no. 000000000004394

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-803/Z-F/L-5.09 over Larkin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-803/Z-F/L-5.09 over Larkin Creek in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2007. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR-803/Z-F/L-5.09
CrossesLarkin Creek
Location3.5 North of JCT SH 121
RouteCounty Highway 803
Coordinates34.86996, -90.8648
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2018)
Projected traffic79 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR-803/Z-F/L-5.09 over Larkin Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-803/Z-F/L-5.09 over Larkin 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR-803/Z-F/L-5.09 over Larkin Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-803/Z-F/L-5.09 over Larkin Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-803/Z-F/L-5.09 over Larkin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.