US Bridges

Cowan/Z-A/Hughes over Crooked Creek

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · .59 MI SW SH 38& Cowan ST · Structure no. 000000000020717

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
718
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowan/Z-A/Hughes over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cowan/Z-A/Hughes over Crooked Creek in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCowan/Z-A/Hughes
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.59 MI SW SH 38& Cowan ST
RouteCity Street 13380
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.9422, -90.47945
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2018)
Projected traffic468 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cowan/Z-A/Hughes over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowan/Z-A/Hughes over Crooked 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 Cowan/Z-A/Hughes over Crooked Creek carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cowan/Z-A/Hughes over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Cowan/Z-A/Hughes over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.