US Bridges

Union CO RD 23 Z-A over Lapile Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 3.2 MI N SH 129 · Structure no. 000000000004780

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
118 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CO RD 23 Z-A over Lapile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Union CO RD 23 Z-A over Lapile Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2016. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion CO RD 23 Z-A
CrossesLapile Creek
Location3.2 MI N SH 129
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.10627, -92.27463
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 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 closed19.3 mi (31 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does Union CO RD 23 Z-A over Lapile Creek 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 Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 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 Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.