US Bridges

Union CO RD 23 Z-A over Lapile Ck Relief

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 3.2 MI N JCT SH 129 · Structure no. 000000000004779

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
148 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CO RD 23 Z-A over Lapile Ck Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying Union CO RD 23 Z-A over Lapile Ck Relief in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2016. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUnion CO RD 23 Z-A
CrossesLapile Ck Relief
Location3.2 MI N JCT SH 129
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates33.10566, -92.27454
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic318 by 2016
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Union CO RD 23 Z-A over Lapile Ck Relief built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CO RD 23 Z-A over Lapile Ck Relief 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Union CO RD 23 Z-A over Lapile Ck Relief carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Union CO RD 23 Z-A over Lapile Ck Relief?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Union CO RD 23 Z-A over Lapile Ck Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.