US Bridges

Union CR25 Z-C over Richland Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 2 MI N JCT.CR#25 &26 · Structure no. 000000000023113

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,282
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR25 Z-C over Richland Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR25 Z-C over Richland Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,282 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUnion CR25 Z-C
CrossesRichland Creek
Location2 MI N JCT.CR#25 &26
RouteCounty Highway 25
Coordinates33.16411, -92.44344
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 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 traffic1,282 (2018)
Projected traffic656 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Union CR25 Z-C over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CR25 Z-C over Richland 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 2023.

How much traffic does Union CR25 Z-C over Richland Creek carry?

About 1,282 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR25 Z-C over Richland 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 CR25 Z-C over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.