US Bridges

C.R.35-ZONE E-0.98 over Black Creek

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · 3.0 M North Boughton · Structure no. 000000000021676

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R.35-ZONE E-0.98 over Black Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R.35-ZONE E-0.98 over Black Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 30 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R.35-ZONE E-0.98
CrossesBlack Creek
Location3.0 M North Boughton
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyNevada County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.8947, -93.323
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 C.R.35-ZONE E-0.98 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is C.R.35-ZONE E-0.98 over Black 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C.R.35-ZONE E-0.98 over Black Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R.35-ZONE E-0.98 over Black Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C.R.35-ZONE E-0.98 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.