US Bridges

Union CR 32 Z-L over Bear Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 1 Mi. W of JCT CR 156 · Structure no. 000000000023595

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,635
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 32 Z-L over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 32 Z-L over Bear Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,635 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUnion CR 32 Z-L
CrossesBear Creek
Location1 Mi. W of JCT CR 156
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates33.06347, -92.53055
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,635 (2018)
Projected traffic196 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 32 Z-L over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CR 32 Z-L over Bear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Union CR 32 Z-L over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,635 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 32 Z-L over Bear Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 32 Z-L over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.