US Bridges

CR-255/Z-G/L-5.96 over First Creek

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · .5 Miles South of SH 261 · Structure no. 000000000004420

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
217 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-255/Z-G/L-5.96 over First Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-255/Z-G/L-5.96 over First Creek in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 46 years old, older 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2007. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-255/Z-G/L-5.96
CrossesFirst Creek
Location.5 Miles South of SH 261
RouteCounty Highway 255
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.06024, -90.89187
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length217 ft (66.1 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 traffic171 (2018)
Projected traffic126 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 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-5.96 over First Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is CR-255/Z-G/L-5.96 over First 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR-255/Z-G/L-5.96 over First Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-255/Z-G/L-5.96 over First Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 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-5.96 over First Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.