US Bridges

Union CR 20 Zone D over Mill Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI N JCT CR 33 · Structure no. 000000000022554

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
562
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 20 Zone D over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 20 Zone D over Mill 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 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2007. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnion CR 20 Zone D
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.0 MI N JCT CR 33
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates33.25597, -92.50984
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2018)
Projected traffic502 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 20 Zone D over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Union CR 20 Zone D over Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Union CR 20 Zone D over Mill Creek carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 20 Zone D over Mill Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 20 Zone D over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.