US Bridges

Calhoun CR 26 Z-D over Blann Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 1.3 E US 167 · Structure no. 000000000004368

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun CR 26 Z-D over Blann Creek is a concrete slab carrying Calhoun CR 26 Z-D over Blann Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2007. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCalhoun CR 26 Z-D
CrossesBlann Creek
Location1.3 E US 167
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates33.47478, -92.45032
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2018)
Projected traffic101 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Calhoun CR 26 Z-D over Blann Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calhoun CR 26 Z-D over Blann 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Calhoun CR 26 Z-D over Blann Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun CR 26 Z-D over Blann Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun CR 26 Z-D over Blann Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.