US Bridges

Union CR 229 Z-H over Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 0.35 MI W JCT CR 67 · Structure no. 000000000023064

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 229 Z-H over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 229 Z-H 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2026. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesUnion CR 229 Z-H
CrossesCreek
Location0.35 MI W JCT CR 67
RouteCounty Highway 229
Coordinates33.19639, -92.78445
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 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 traffic72 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 229 Z-H over Creek built?

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

What condition is Union CR 229 Z-H 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Union CR 229 Z-H over Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Union CR 229 Z-H over Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 229 Z-H over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.