US Bridges

Union CR 2 Zone I over Beech Creek

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Union County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI N JCT CR 228 · Structure no. 000000000022552

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
601
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 2 Zone I over Beech Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 2 Zone I over Beech Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 601 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion CR 2 Zone I
CrossesBeech Creek
Location0.7 MI N JCT CR 228
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.08692, -92.74699
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2018)
Projected traffic370 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 2 Zone I over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CR 2 Zone I over Beech 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Union CR 2 Zone I over Beech Creek carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 2 Zone I over Beech Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 2 Zone I over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.