US Bridges

CR-738/Z-J/L-7.39 over Hawkins Creek

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 7.39 MI SE JCT 334 · Structure no. 000000000023797

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-738/Z-J/L-7.39 over Hawkins Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR-738/Z-J/L-7.39 over Hawkins Creek in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2007. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-738/Z-J/L-7.39
CrossesHawkins Creek
Location7.39 MI SE JCT 334
RouteCounty Highway 738
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.90492, -90.73374
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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-738/Z-J/L-7.39 over Hawkins Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-738/Z-J/L-7.39 over Hawkins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does CR-738/Z-J/L-7.39 over Hawkins Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-738/Z-J/L-7.39 over Hawkins Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns CR-738/Z-J/L-7.39 over Hawkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.