US Bridges

Union CR53 Z:h over Three Creek Relief

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 1.03 MI W JCT CR 51 · Structure no. 000000000022092

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR53 Z:h over Three Creek Relief is a steel culvert carrying Union CR53 Z:h over Three Creek Relief in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2007. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUnion CR53 Z:h
CrossesThree Creek Relief
Location1.03 MI W JCT CR 51
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates33.1629, -92.89033
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2018)
Projected traffic130 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union CR53 Z:h over Three Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CR53 Z:h over Three Creek Relief 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Union CR53 Z:h over Three Creek Relief carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR53 Z:h over Three Creek Relief?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Union CR53 Z:h over Three Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.