US Bridges

Union CR 42 Z-C over Dry Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 1 MI So. Jct. Co. Rd. #22 · Structure no. 000000000022333

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 42 Z-C over Dry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 42 Z-C over Dry 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnion CR 42 Z-C
CrossesDry Creek
Location1 MI So. Jct. Co. Rd. #22
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates33.21699, -92.46504
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2018)
Projected traffic86 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 42 Z-C over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Union CR 42 Z-C over Dry 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Union CR 42 Z-C over Dry Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 42 Z-C over Dry Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 42 Z-C over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.