US Bridges

Union CR 23 Z-A over Br. of Lapile Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 1.6 M N SH 129 & CO RD 23 · Structure no. 000000000004155

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 23 Z-A over Br. of Lapile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 23 Z-A over Br. of Lapile Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 66 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 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2007. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUnion CR 23 Z-A
CrossesBr. of Lapile Creek
Location1.6 M N SH 129 & CO RD 23
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates33.08863, -92.26024
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic393 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union CR 23 Z-A over Br. of Lapile Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Union CR 23 Z-A over Br. of Lapile 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 Union CR 23 Z-A over Br. of Lapile Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 23 Z-A over Br. of Lapile Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 23 Z-A over Br. of Lapile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.