US Bridges

Union CR 66 Z-I over Beaver Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · .44 MI W JCT CO RD 2 · Structure no. 000000000022074

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 66 Z-I over Beaver Creek is a steel culvert carrying Union CR 66 Z-I over Beaver 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2007. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUnion CR 66 Z-I
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.44 MI W JCT CO RD 2
RouteCounty Highway 66
Coordinates33.02667, -92.74472
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2018)
Projected traffic143 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 66 Z-I over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Union CR 66 Z-I over Beaver 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Union CR 66 Z-I over Beaver Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 66 Z-I over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 66 Z-I over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.