US Bridges

Calhoun CR29 Z-C over Champagnolle Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Arkansas · .4 MI W Cord 189 & 29 · Structure no. 000000000004568

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
372 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
338
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun CR29 Z-C over Champagnolle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Calhoun CR29 Z-C over Champagnolle Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 338 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2007. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesCalhoun CR29 Z-C
CrossesChampagnolle Creek
Location.4 MI W Cord 189 & 29
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates33.45209, -92.54385
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Calhoun CR29 Z-C over Champagnolle Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calhoun CR29 Z-C over Champagnolle 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Calhoun CR29 Z-C over Champagnolle Creek carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun CR29 Z-C over Champagnolle Creek?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun CR29 Z-C over Champagnolle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.