US Bridges

CR-600/Z-G/L-5.89 over Little Cypress

FairPosted for load

Phillips County, Arkansas · 0.3 Miles West of SH 39 · Structure no. 000000000022896

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-600/Z-G/L-5.89 over Little Cypress is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-600/Z-G/L-5.89 over Little Cypress in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-600/Z-G/L-5.89
CrossesLittle Cypress
Location0.3 Miles West of SH 39
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyPhillips County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.55761, -91.02344
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2018)
Projected traffic38 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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-600/Z-G/L-5.89 over Little Cypress built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-600/Z-G/L-5.89 over Little Cypress 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-600/Z-G/L-5.89 over Little Cypress carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-600/Z-G/L-5.89 over Little Cypress?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR-600/Z-G/L-5.89 over Little Cypress?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.