US Bridges

CR-815/Z-H/L-1.37 over Coffee Creek

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 1.37 So JCT US 70 · Structure no. 000000000004398

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-815/Z-H/L-1.37 over Coffee Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR-815/Z-H/L-1.37 over Coffee Creek in St. Francis 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 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2007. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-815/Z-H/L-1.37
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location1.37 So JCT US 70
RouteCounty Highway 815
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.95029, -90.89023
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2018)
Projected traffic315 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-815/Z-H/L-1.37 over Coffee Creek built?

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

What condition is CR-815/Z-H/L-1.37 over Coffee 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR-815/Z-H/L-1.37 over Coffee Creek carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-815/Z-H/L-1.37 over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR-815/Z-H/L-1.37 over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.