US Bridges

Calhoun CR 35 Z-D over Creek

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 1 MI S CO RD 37 · Structure no. 000000000010861

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun CR 35 Z-D over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Calhoun CR 35 Z-D over Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCalhoun CR 35 Z-D
CrossesCreek
Location1 MI S CO RD 37
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates33.47299, -92.39985
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 35 Z-D over Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calhoun CR 35 Z-D over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Calhoun CR 35 Z-D over Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun CR 35 Z-D over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun CR 35 Z-D over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.