US Bridges

CR-929/Z-G/L-6.79 over Flat Fork Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 1.65 MI S Ofjct 930 & 929 · Structure no. 000000000016975

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-929/Z-G/L-6.79 over Flat Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-929/Z-G/L-6.79 over Flat Fork Creek in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 70 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesCR-929/Z-G/L-6.79
CrossesFlat Fork Creek
Location1.65 MI S Ofjct 930 & 929
RouteCounty Highway 929
Coordinates34.93667, -91.12646
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$289,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-929/Z-G/L-6.79 over Flat Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is CR-929/Z-G/L-6.79 over Flat Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does CR-929/Z-G/L-6.79 over Flat Fork Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-929/Z-G/L-6.79 over Flat Fork Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR-929/Z-G/L-6.79 over Flat Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.