US Bridges

Union CR27 Z-L over Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI W Jct. CR#32 · Structure no. 000000000023192

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR27 Z-L over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR27 Z-L over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 547 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2007. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUnion CR27 Z-L
CrossesCreek
Location2.2 MI W Jct. CR#32
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates33.10142, -92.59048
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2018)
Projected traffic458 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 CR27 Z-L over Creek built?

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

What condition is Union CR27 Z-L over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Union CR27 Z-L over Creek carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR27 Z-L over Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR27 Z-L over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.