US Bridges

Calhoun CR 72 Z-A over Lost Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Arkansas · .46MI E US 167 · Structure no. 000000000020937

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
506
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun CR 72 Z-A over Lost Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Calhoun CR 72 Z-A over Lost Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCalhoun CR 72 Z-A
CrossesLost Creek
Location.46MI E US 167
RouteCounty Highway 72
Coordinates33.76588, -92.46743
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2018)
Projected traffic175 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 72 Z-A over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Calhoun CR 72 Z-A over Lost 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Calhoun CR 72 Z-A over Lost Creek carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun CR 72 Z-A over Lost Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun CR 72 Z-A over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.