US Bridges

Union Co. 19 Sec D over Tam Creek

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Union County, Arkansas · .5 Mi. NW Jct.Co.Rd 33 · Structure no. 000000000022952

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Co. 19 Sec D over Tam Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union Co. 19 Sec D over Tam Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2007. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Co. 19 Sec D
CrossesTam Creek
Location.5 Mi. NW Jct.Co.Rd 33
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.29004, -92.5493
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic393 by 2007
Trucks8%
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 Co. 19 Sec D over Tam Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Co. 19 Sec D over Tam Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Union Co. 19 Sec D over Tam Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Union Co. 19 Sec D over Tam Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union Co. 19 Sec D over Tam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.