US Bridges

Union Cord 23 Z-B over Lapile Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 2 MI N JCT US 82& C.R.23 · Structure no. 000000000022345

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
674
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Cord 23 Z-B over Lapile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union Cord 23 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 674 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUnion Cord 23 Z-B
CrossesLapile Creek
Location2 MI N JCT US 82& C.R.23
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates33.15375, -92.28208
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic674 (2018)
Projected traffic345 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 23 Z-B over Lapile Creek built?

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

What condition is Union Cord 23 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Union Cord 23 Z-B over Lapile Creek carry?

About 674 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union Cord 23 Z-B over Lapile Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union Cord 23 Z-B over Lapile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.