US Bridges

Calhoun CR 54 Z-B over Taylor Creek

PoorPosted for load

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 2.01 Mi. W US 167 · Structure no. 000000000023436

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
411
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun CR 54 Z-B over Taylor Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Calhoun CR 54 Z-B over Taylor Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 411 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCalhoun CR 54 Z-B
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location2.01 Mi. W US 167
RouteCounty Highway 54
Coordinates33.59442, -92.48725
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2018)
Projected traffic440 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 54 Z-B over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calhoun CR 54 Z-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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Calhoun CR 54 Z-B over Taylor Creek carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun CR 54 Z-B over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun CR 54 Z-B over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.