US Bridges

CR 13 Zone G over Smackover Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 1.75 MI N JCT CR 411 · Structure no. 000000000022860

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 Zone G over Smackover Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 13 Zone G over Smackover Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2007. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 13 Zone G
CrossesSmackover Creek
Location1.75 MI N JCT CR 411
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates33.37449, -92.9082
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2018)
Projected traffic176 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 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 CR 13 Zone G over Smackover Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 Zone G over Smackover 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 CR 13 Zone G over Smackover Creek carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 Zone G over Smackover Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 Zone G over Smackover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.