US Bridges

Calhoun CR 303 Z-C over Locust Creek

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 0.5 Mi. E Co. Rd. 29 · Structure no. 000000000023370

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun CR 303 Z-C over Locust Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calhoun CR 303 Z-C over Locust 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2028. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCalhoun CR 303 Z-C
CrossesLocust Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E Co. Rd. 29
RouteCounty Highway 303
CountyCalhoun County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.51234, -92.69019
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2028
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calhoun CR 303 Z-C over Locust Creek built?

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

What condition is Calhoun CR 303 Z-C over Locust 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Calhoun CR 303 Z-C over Locust Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Calhoun CR 303 Z-C over Locust Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun CR 303 Z-C over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.