US Bridges

Union Cord. 88 Z-B over Norris Creek.

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Union County, Arkansas · 0.34 MI N.E. of SH 275 · Structure no. 000000000022327

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Cord. 88 Z-B over Norris Creek. is a concrete channel beam carrying Union Cord. 88 Z-B over Norris 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Cord. 88 Z-B
CrossesNorris Creek.
Location0.34 MI N.E. of SH 275
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.13926, -92.35505
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic122 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Cord. 88 Z-B over Norris Creek. built?

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

What condition is Union Cord. 88 Z-B over Norris 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Union Cord. 88 Z-B over Norris Creek. carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union Cord. 88 Z-B over Norris 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 Cord. 88 Z-B over Norris Creek.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.