US Bridges

CR-126/Z-I/L-2.26 over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI JCT Lee 109 & 119 · Structure no. 000000000023880

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-126/Z-I/L-2.26 over Spring Creek is a steel other carrying CR-126/Z-I/L-2.26 over Spring Creek 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 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-126/Z-I/L-2.26
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.2 MI JCT Lee 109 & 119
RouteCounty Highway 126
CountyLee County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.73115, -90.90488
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
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2037
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-126/Z-I/L-2.26 over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is CR-126/Z-I/L-2.26 over Spring 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-126/Z-I/L-2.26 over Spring Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-126/Z-I/L-2.26 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR-126/Z-I/L-2.26 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.