US Bridges

Union CR 7 (j) over Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI S JCT CR 4 · Structure no. 000000000023063

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 7 (j) over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 7 (j) over 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2026. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUnion CR 7 (j)
CrossesCreek
Location0.8 MI S JCT CR 4
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates33.12344, -92.7015
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic122 by 2026
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 7 (j) over Creek built?

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

What condition is Union CR 7 (j) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Union CR 7 (j) over Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 7 (j) over Creek?

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

Who owns Union CR 7 (j) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.