US Bridges

CR 401 Zuplo Road over Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .2 MI So of S H 300 · Structure no. 000000000021369

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 401 Zuplo Road over Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 401 Zuplo Road over Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2004. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesCR 401 Zuplo Road
CrossesCreek
Location.2 MI So of S H 300
RouteCounty Highway 401
Coordinates34.93503, -92.60221
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2004
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 401 Zuplo Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 401 Zuplo Road over 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 401 Zuplo Road over Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 401 Zuplo Road over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns CR 401 Zuplo Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.