US Bridges

Calhoun CR 83 Z-A over Fordyce & Princeton RR

Good

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI E JCT SH 274 · Structure no. 000000000004747

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun CR 83 Z-A over Fordyce & Princeton RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calhoun CR 83 Z-A over Fordyce & Princeton RR in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2013. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesCalhoun CR 83 Z-A
CrossesFordyce & Princeton RR
Location0.8 MI E JCT SH 274
RouteCounty Highway 83
Coordinates33.77112, -92.37941
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2018)
Projected traffic48 by 2013
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Calhoun CR 83 Z-A over Fordyce & Princeton RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calhoun CR 83 Z-A over Fordyce & Princeton RR 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Calhoun CR 83 Z-A over Fordyce & Princeton RR carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun CR 83 Z-A over Fordyce & Princeton RR?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun CR 83 Z-A over Fordyce & Princeton RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.