US Bridges

Union CR 64 Z-H over Morgan Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI W JCT CR 8 · Structure no. 000000000022646

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 64 Z-H over Morgan Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 64 Z-H over Morgan 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUnion CR 64 Z-H
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location0.3 MI W JCT CR 8
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates33.19667, -92.73944
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 inspectionSeptember 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 loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (1987)
Projected traffic143 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 64 Z-H over Morgan Creek built?

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

What condition is Union CR 64 Z-H over Morgan 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Union CR 64 Z-H over Morgan Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 64 Z-H over Morgan 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 64 Z-H over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.