US Bridges

Union CR 68 Zone F over Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI E JCT CR 449 · Structure no. 000000000023062

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 68 Zone F over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 68 Zone F over Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnion CR 68 Zone F
CrossesCreek
Location0.25 MI E JCT CR 449
RouteCounty Highway 68
Coordinates33.24417, -92.68631
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 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 traffic529 (2018)
Projected traffic113 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 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 68 Zone F over Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CR 68 Zone F over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Union CR 68 Zone F over Creek carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 68 Zone F over Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 68 Zone F over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.