US Bridges

CR-814/Z-G/L-2.21 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Arkansas · 2.2 Miles West of SH 261 · Structure no. 000000000019942

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-814/Z-G/L-2.21 over Creek is a steel other carrying CR-814/Z-G/L-2.21 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2007. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-814/Z-G/L-2.21
CrossesCreek
Location2.2 Miles West of SH 261
RouteCounty Highway 814
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.89198, -90.94498
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic272 by 2007
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-814/Z-G/L-2.21 over Creek built?

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

What condition is CR-814/Z-G/L-2.21 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR-814/Z-G/L-2.21 over Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR-814/Z-G/L-2.21 over Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR-814/Z-G/L-2.21 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.