Calhoun CR.#53 S-B over Taylor Creek
PoorPosted for loadCalhoun County, Arkansas · 1.08 MI N JCT SH 203 · Structure no. 000000000022509
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Calhoun CR.#53 S-B over Taylor Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Calhoun CR.#53 S-B over Taylor Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Calhoun CR.#53 S-B over Taylor Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Calhoun CR.#53 S-B over Taylor 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Calhoun CR.#53 S-B over Taylor Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Calhoun CR.#53 S-B over Taylor 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.#53 S-B over Taylor Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.