US Bridges

CR-350/Z-H/L-5.68 over Big Creek

Good

Phillips County, Arkansas · 1.25 Miles East of SH 316 · Structure no. 000000000004884

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-350/Z-H/L-5.68 over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-350/Z-H/L-5.68 over Big Creek in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2025. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-350/Z-H/L-5.68
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.25 Miles East of SH 316
RouteCounty Highway 350
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.50558, -90.85039
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic73 by 2025
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-350/Z-H/L-5.68 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-350/Z-H/L-5.68 over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does CR-350/Z-H/L-5.68 over Big Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR-350/Z-H/L-5.68 over Big Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR-350/Z-H/L-5.68 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.