US Bridges

Calhoun CR19 Z-C over Creek

Poor

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 3.09 MI S HWY 278 · Structure no. 000000000017812

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun CR19 Z-C over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Calhoun CR19 Z-C 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCalhoun CR19 Z-C
CrossesCreek
Location3.09 MI S HWY 278
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyCalhoun County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.49555, -92.53999
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2018)
Projected traffic349 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 CR19 Z-C over Creek built?

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

What condition is Calhoun CR19 Z-C over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Calhoun CR19 Z-C over Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun CR19 Z-C over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Calhoun CR19 Z-C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.