US Bridges

CR-128/Z-I/L-4.71 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Arkansas · 1.3 Miles East JCT CR 258 · Structure no. 000000000019939

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-128/Z-I/L-4.71 over Creek is a steel other carrying CR-128/Z-I/L-4.71 over Creek in Lee 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2007. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-128/Z-I/L-4.71
CrossesCreek
Location1.3 Miles East JCT CR 258
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.71792, -91.02577
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2018)
Projected traffic69 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-128/Z-I/L-4.71 over Creek built?

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

What condition is CR-128/Z-I/L-4.71 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR-128/Z-I/L-4.71 over Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-128/Z-I/L-4.71 over Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR-128/Z-I/L-4.71 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.