US Bridges

Union CR 1 Z-I over Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 3.5 MI W JCT US 167 · Structure no. 000000000022614

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 1 Z-I over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 1 Z-I over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUnion CR 1 Z-I
CrossesCreek
Location3.5 MI W JCT US 167
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates33.015, -92.78611
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1 Z-I over Creek built?

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

What condition is Union CR 1 Z-I over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Union CR 1 Z-I over Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 1 Z-I over Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 1 Z-I over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.