US Bridges

Union CR 19 Z-D over Salt Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 1 Mi.Ne JCT Co.Rds 19&198 · Structure no. 000000000022344

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 19 Z-D over Salt Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 19 Z-D over Salt 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2007. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUnion CR 19 Z-D
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1 Mi.Ne JCT Co.Rds 19&198
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates33.25694, -92.59417
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic393 by 2007
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 19 Z-D over Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is Union CR 19 Z-D over Salt 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Union CR 19 Z-D over Salt Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 19 Z-D over Salt Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 19 Z-D over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.