US Bridges

CR-255/Z-G/L-9.4 over Cypress Creek

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · .7 North of JCT CR 111 · Structure no. 000000000004408

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-255/Z-G/L-9.4 over Cypress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-255/Z-G/L-9.4 over Cypress Creek in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2007. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-255/Z-G/L-9.4
CrossesCypress Creek
Location.7 North of JCT CR 111
RouteCounty Highway 255
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.01987, -90.91515
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2018)
Projected traffic126 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-255/Z-G/L-9.4 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-255/Z-G/L-9.4 over Cypress 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR-255/Z-G/L-9.4 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-255/Z-G/L-9.4 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR-255/Z-G/L-9.4 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.