US Bridges

Union CR 10 Z-H over Sewell Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 0.60MI. E Jct. Cord. 1 · Structure no. 000000000023889

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 10 Z-H over Sewell Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 10 Z-H over Sewell Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2036. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion CR 10 Z-H
CrossesSewell Creek
Location0.60MI. E Jct. Cord. 1
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.18441, -92.94176
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 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 width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2018)
Projected traffic270 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 10 Z-H over Sewell Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CR 10 Z-H over Sewell 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Union CR 10 Z-H over Sewell Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 10 Z-H over Sewell Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 10 Z-H over Sewell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.