US Bridges

CR-239/Z-D/L-6.3 over Bear Creek Drainage

Poor

Lee County, Arkansas · .1 South of JCT CR 134&9 · Structure no. 000000000020425

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-239/Z-D/L-6.3 over Bear Creek Drainage is a steel other carrying CR-239/Z-D/L-6.3 over Bear Creek Drainage in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2007. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR-239/Z-D/L-6.3
CrossesBear Creek Drainage
Location.1 South of JCT CR 134&9
RouteCounty Highway 239
Coordinates34.69833, -90.66724
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic22 by 2007
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-239/Z-D/L-6.3 over Bear Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-239/Z-D/L-6.3 over Bear Creek Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR-239/Z-D/L-6.3 over Bear Creek Drainage carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR-239/Z-D/L-6.3 over Bear Creek Drainage?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR-239/Z-D/L-6.3 over Bear Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.