US Bridges

Union CR 56 Z-G over Camp Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · .5 MI So CO RD 50 & 56 · Structure no. 000000000022294

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 56 Z-G over Camp Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 56 Z-G over Camp Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUnion CR 56 Z-G
CrossesCamp Creek
Location.5 MI So CO RD 50 & 56
RouteCounty Highway 56
Coordinates33.25274, -92.87535
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic58 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 56 Z-G over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CR 56 Z-G over Camp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Union CR 56 Z-G over Camp Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 56 Z-G over Camp Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 56 Z-G over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.