US Bridges

Union CR11 Z-F over Holmes Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · .1 MI E CO RD 11 & 48 · Structure no. 000000000019871

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR11 Z-F over Holmes Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR11 Z-F over Holmes Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 39 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2007. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUnion CR11 Z-F
CrossesHolmes Creek
Location.1 MI E CO RD 11 & 48
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates33.26088, -92.75142
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic678 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR11 Z-F over Holmes Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Union CR11 Z-F over Holmes Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Union CR11 Z-F over Holmes Creek carry?

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

How long is Union CR11 Z-F over Holmes Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR11 Z-F over Holmes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.