US Bridges

Union CR#22 Z-B over Lapile Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 2.55 MI E CO RD 24 · Structure no. 000000000022301

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR#22 Z-B over Lapile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR#22 Z-B over Lapile 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 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2021. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUnion CR#22 Z-B
CrossesLapile Creek
Location2.55 MI E CO RD 24
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates33.1855, -92.30397
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2018)
Projected traffic367 by 2021
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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#22 Z-B over Lapile Creek built?

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

What condition is Union CR#22 Z-B over Lapile 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Union CR#22 Z-B over Lapile Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Union CR#22 Z-B over Lapile Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR#22 Z-B over Lapile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.