US Bridges

Calhoun CR-81 Z-A over Watson Creek

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 0.3 Mi. N. CO RD 80 · Structure no. 000000000023526

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun CR-81 Z-A over Watson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calhoun CR-81 Z-A over Watson Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCalhoun CR-81 Z-A
CrossesWatson Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. CO RD 80
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyCalhoun County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.6515, -92.37131
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-81 Z-A over Watson Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calhoun CR-81 Z-A over Watson 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Calhoun CR-81 Z-A over Watson Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun CR-81 Z-A over Watson Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun CR-81 Z-A over Watson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.