US Bridges

Union CR 74 Z-L over Hibank Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · .6 MI S US 82 E · Structure no. 000000000023505

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 74 Z-L over Hibank Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 74 Z-L over Hibank Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesUnion CR 74 Z-L
CrossesHibank Creek
Location.6 MI S US 82 E
RouteCounty Highway 74
Coordinates33.14416, -92.53562
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 74 Z-L over Hibank Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CR 74 Z-L over Hibank 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Union CR 74 Z-L over Hibank Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 74 Z-L over Hibank Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 74 Z-L over Hibank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.