US Bridges

Union CR 67 Z-E over Smackover Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Arkansas · 1 M NE JCT7B & Old Camden · Structure no. 000000000004124

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
392 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
697
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 67 Z-E over Smackover Creek is a concrete slab carrying Union CR 67 Z-E over Smackover Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 697 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,938 by 2007. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion CR 67 Z-E
CrossesSmackover Creek
Location1 M NE JCT7B & Old Camden
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.37892, -92.71962
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2018)
Projected traffic1,938 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union CR 67 Z-E over Smackover Creek built?

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

What condition is Union CR 67 Z-E over Smackover 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Union CR 67 Z-E over Smackover Creek carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 67 Z-E over Smackover Creek?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 67 Z-E over Smackover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.