US Bridges

Union CR-17 Z-E over Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · .05MI So Jct. Co. Rd. #46 · Structure no. 000000000022792

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR-17 Z-E over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR-17 Z-E over Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 985 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion CR-17 Z-E
CrossesCreek
Location.05MI So Jct. Co. Rd. #46
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.35308, -92.65397
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2018)
Projected traffic985 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-17 Z-E over Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CR-17 Z-E 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Union CR-17 Z-E over Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR-17 Z-E over Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR-17 Z-E over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.