US Bridges

Union Cord 13 over Holly Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 1.25 M N JCT CR 411 · Structure no. 000000000024152

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Cord 13 over Holly Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union Cord 13 over Holly Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2007. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Cord 13
CrossesHolly Creek
Location1.25 M N JCT CR 411
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.37017, -92.90515
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2018)
Projected traffic176 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cord 13 over Holly Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Cord 13 over Holly 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 Cord 13 over Holly Creek carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union Cord 13 over Holly Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Union Cord 13 over Holly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.