US Bridges

Calhoun CR 219 Z-B over Caney Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 1.54 MI NE HWY 274 · Structure no. 000000000010875

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun CR 219 Z-B over Caney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Calhoun CR 219 Z-B over Caney Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2007. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCalhoun CR 219 Z-B
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.54 MI NE HWY 274
RouteCounty Highway 219
Coordinates33.62524, -92.55279
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 219 Z-B over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Calhoun CR 219 Z-B over Caney 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Calhoun CR 219 Z-B over Caney Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun CR 219 Z-B over Caney Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun CR 219 Z-B over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.