US Bridges

Calhoun CR 85 Z-A over Caney Creek Relief

Good

Calhoun County, Arkansas · .10 So Dallas CO Line · Structure no. 000000000019826

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun CR 85 Z-A over Caney Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Calhoun CR 85 Z-A over Caney Creek Relief in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2007. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCalhoun CR 85 Z-A
CrossesCaney Creek Relief
Location.10 So Dallas CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 85
Coordinates33.79624, -92.42426
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic222 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 85 Z-A over Caney Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calhoun CR 85 Z-A over Caney Creek Relief 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 2025.

How much traffic does Calhoun CR 85 Z-A over Caney Creek Relief carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun CR 85 Z-A over Caney Creek Relief?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun CR 85 Z-A over Caney Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.