US Bridges

CR-735/Z-J/L-2.95 over Branch of Crow Creek

Fair

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 3.08 MI East CR 52 & US70 · Structure no. 000000000020731

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-735/Z-J/L-2.95 over Branch of Crow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-735/Z-J/L-2.95 over Branch of Crow 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2007. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-735/Z-J/L-2.95
CrossesBranch of Crow Creek
Location3.08 MI East CR 52 & US70
RouteCounty Highway 735
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.00073, -90.73247
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2018)
Projected traffic237 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-735/Z-J/L-2.95 over Branch of Crow Creek built?

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

What condition is CR-735/Z-J/L-2.95 over Branch of Crow 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does CR-735/Z-J/L-2.95 over Branch of Crow Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-735/Z-J/L-2.95 over Branch of Crow Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR-735/Z-J/L-2.95 over Branch of Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.