US Bridges

Union CR 34 Z-I over Beech Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 1 MI W JCT CR 2 · Structure no. 000000000022035

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 34 Z-I over Beech Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 34 Z-I over Beech Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUnion CR 34 Z-I
CrossesBeech Creek
Location1 MI W JCT CR 2
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates33.10361, -92.77695
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2018)
Projected traffic38 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union CR 34 Z-I over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CR 34 Z-I over Beech 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Union CR 34 Z-I over Beech Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 34 Z-I over Beech Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 34 Z-I over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.