US Bridges

CR-929/Z-G/L-9.67 over Big Creek

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · .25 W JCT SH 259 & LEE929 · Structure no. 000000000019941

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-929/Z-G/L-9.67 over Big Creek is a steel other carrying CR-929/Z-G/L-9.67 over Big 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.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-929/Z-G/L-9.67
CrossesBig Creek
Location.25 W JCT SH 259 & LEE929
RouteCounty Highway 929
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.87986, -91.00069
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2018)
Projected traffic121 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-929/Z-G/L-9.67 over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is CR-929/Z-G/L-9.67 over Big 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR-929/Z-G/L-9.67 over Big Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-929/Z-G/L-9.67 over Big Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR-929/Z-G/L-9.67 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.