US Bridges

CR-747/Z-C/L-0.40 over Branch Hawkins Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Arkansas · .4 Miles North of SH 131 · Structure no. 000000000020944

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-747/Z-C/L-0.40 over Branch Hawkins Creek is a steel other carrying CR-747/Z-C/L-0.40 over Branch Hawkins 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 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2007. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-747/Z-C/L-0.40
CrossesBranch Hawkins Creek
Location.4 Miles North of SH 131
RouteCounty Highway 747
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.89622, -90.7387
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2018)
Projected traffic54 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-747/Z-C/L-0.40 over Branch Hawkins Creek built?

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

What condition is CR-747/Z-C/L-0.40 over Branch Hawkins 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-747/Z-C/L-0.40 over Branch Hawkins Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-747/Z-C/L-0.40 over Branch Hawkins Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR-747/Z-C/L-0.40 over Branch Hawkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.