US Bridges

Calhoun CR 53 Z-A over Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI E US 167 · Structure no. 000000000023366

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun CR 53 Z-A over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Calhoun CR 53 Z-A over Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCalhoun CR 53 Z-A
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 MI E US 167
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates33.57784, -92.46148
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 53 Z-A over Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calhoun CR 53 Z-A over Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Calhoun CR 53 Z-A over Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun CR 53 Z-A over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun CR 53 Z-A over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.