US Bridges

UNIONCR7 Z-K LM6.5 over Indian Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 1 MI E SH 167 & CO RD 7 · Structure no. 000000000019869

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

UNIONCR7 Z-K LM6.5 over Indian Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying UNIONCR7 Z-K LM6.5 over Indian Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2007. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUNIONCR7 Z-K LM6.5
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1 MI E SH 167 & CO RD 7
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.0575, -92.68329
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 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 rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic365 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 UNIONCR7 Z-K LM6.5 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is UNIONCR7 Z-K LM6.5 over Indian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does UNIONCR7 Z-K LM6.5 over Indian Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is UNIONCR7 Z-K LM6.5 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns UNIONCR7 Z-K LM6.5 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.