Union CR 18 Zone E over Salt Creek
FairUnion County, Arkansas · 1.68 MI NW JCT US 167 · Structure no. 000000000004358
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 635
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union CR 18 Zone E over Salt Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 18 Zone E over Salt Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 635 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2007. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union CR 18 Zone E over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union CR 18 Zone E over Salt 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Union CR 18 Zone E over Salt Creek carry?
About 635 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Union CR 18 Zone E over Salt Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Union CR 18 Zone E over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.