US Bridges

CR-801/Z-I/L-1.88 over Creek

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 1.0 Mile West of 319 · Structure no. 000000000016977

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-801/Z-I/L-1.88 over Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR-801/Z-I/L-1.88 over Creek in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-801/Z-I/L-1.88
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 Mile West of 319
RouteCounty Highway 801
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.92146, -90.81757
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (1987)
Projected traffic131 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-801/Z-I/L-1.88 over Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-801/Z-I/L-1.88 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR-801/Z-I/L-1.88 over Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-801/Z-I/L-1.88 over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR-801/Z-I/L-1.88 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.