US Bridges

Union CR 20 Z-D over Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 3 Mi. N JCT CR 33 · Structure no. 000000000023427

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
562
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 20 Z-D over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 20 Z-D over Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUnion CR 20 Z-D
CrossesCreek
Location3 Mi. N JCT CR 33
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates33.27082, -92.50805
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2018)
Projected traffic460 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 20 Z-D over Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CR 20 Z-D 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Union CR 20 Z-D over Creek carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 20 Z-D over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 20 Z-D over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.