US Bridges

Union CR 35 Z-H over Three Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI W JCT CR51 · Structure no. 000000000022257

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 35 Z-H over Three Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 35 Z-H over Three Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUnion CR 35 Z-H
CrossesThree Creek
Location1.5 MI W JCT CR51
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates33.10398, -92.90084
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 traffic101 (1987)
Projected traffic124 by 2007
Trucks15%
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 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 35 Z-H over Three Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CR 35 Z-H over Three 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 35 Z-H over Three Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 35 Z-H over Three 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 35 Z-H over Three Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.