US Bridges

Union CR 35 Z-H over Three Creek Relief

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI W JCT CR 51 · Structure no. 000000000022621

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 35 Z-H over Three Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 35 Z-H over Three Creek Relief 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUnion CR 35 Z-H
CrossesThree Creek Relief
Location1.5 MI W JCT CR 51
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates33.10444, -92.90361
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to 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 (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (1987)
Projected traffic124 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 35 Z-H over Three Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is Union CR 35 Z-H over Three Creek Relief 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 35 Z-H over Three Creek Relief carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 35 Z-H over Three Creek Relief?

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 35 Z-H over Three Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.