US Bridges

Union CR 500 Z-E over Holmes Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI W JCT CR 711 · Structure no. 000000000024055

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
527
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 500 Z-E over Holmes Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 500 Z-E over Holmes Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 527 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion CR 500 Z-E
CrossesHolmes Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT CR 711
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.35729, -92.69533
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic527 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 500 Z-E over Holmes Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CR 500 Z-E over Holmes 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Union CR 500 Z-E over Holmes Creek carry?

About 527 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 500 Z-E over Holmes Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 500 Z-E over Holmes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.