US Bridges

Union CR 18 Z-E over Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 0.63 MI NW JCT US 167 · Structure no. 000000000023242

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 18 Z-E over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 18 Z-E over Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 13 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnion CR 18 Z-E
CrossesCreek
Location0.63 MI NW JCT US 167
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates33.2966, -92.60983
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2018)
Projected traffic159 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 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 18 Z-E over Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CR 18 Z-E 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Union CR 18 Z-E over Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 18 Z-E over Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 18 Z-E over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.