US Bridges

CR3 3 Creeks Rd. over Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · .96 MI SE SH15 · Structure no. 000000000024312

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR3 3 Creeks Rd. over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR3 3 Creeks Rd. over Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR3 3 Creeks Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location.96 MI SE SH15
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.0676, -92.86141
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic353 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 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 CR3 3 Creeks Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR3 3 Creeks Rd. over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR3 3 Creeks Rd. over Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR3 3 Creeks Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR3 3 Creeks Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.