US Bridges

Union Cord 2 Z-J over Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · .9 MI So of SH 15 · Structure no. 000000000019828

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,075
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Cord 2 Z-J over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union Cord 2 Z-J over Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 46 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 1,075 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Cord 2 Z-J
CrossesCreek
Location.9 MI So of SH 15
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.15268, -92.7654
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,075 (2018)
Projected traffic370 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Cord 2 Z-J over Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Union Cord 2 Z-J over 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 Cord 2 Z-J over Creek carry?

About 1,075 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union Cord 2 Z-J over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union Cord 2 Z-J over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.