US Bridges

Union CR 96 Z-L over So. Lapile Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 1 MI S JCT CR 155 · Structure no. 000000000022624

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 96 Z-L over So. Lapile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 96 Z-L over So. Lapile 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2007. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUnion CR 96 Z-L
CrossesSo. Lapile Creek
Location1 MI S JCT CR 155
RouteCounty Highway 96
Coordinates33.10309, -92.44117
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic51 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union CR 96 Z-L over So. Lapile Creek built?

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

What condition is Union CR 96 Z-L over So. Lapile 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Union CR 96 Z-L over So. Lapile Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 96 Z-L over So. Lapile Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 96 Z-L over So. Lapile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.