US Bridges

CR 50 Zone G over Beech Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 1.5 M E SH 57 & CR 50 · Structure no. 000000000022258

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50 Zone G over Beech Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 50 Zone G over Beech 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 50 Zone G
CrossesBeech Creek
Location1.5 M E SH 57 & CR 50
RouteCounty Highway 50
Coordinates33.25944, -92.93111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2018)
Projected traffic67 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 CR 50 Zone G over Beech Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 50 Zone G 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 50 Zone G over Beech Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 50 Zone G 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 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50 Zone G over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.