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CR-803/Z-F/L-0.53 over Creek

Fair

Lee County, Arkansas · .53 MI No JCT CR 17 & 38 · Structure no. 000000000020879

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-803/Z-F/L-0.53 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-803/Z-F/L-0.53 over Creek in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2007. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-803/Z-F/L-0.53
CrossesCreek
Location.53 MI No JCT CR 17 & 38
RouteCounty Highway 803
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.88455, -90.86285
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2018)
Projected traffic91 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-803/Z-F/L-0.53 over Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-803/Z-F/L-0.53 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR-803/Z-F/L-0.53 over Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-803/Z-F/L-0.53 over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR-803/Z-F/L-0.53 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.