US Bridges

Calhoun CR231 Z-B over Champagnolle Crk

Good

Calhoun County, Arkansas · .05 N SH 278 · Structure no. 000000000023566

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun CR231 Z-B over Champagnolle Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calhoun CR231 Z-B over Champagnolle Crk 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2007. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCalhoun CR231 Z-B
CrossesChampagnolle Crk
Location.05 N SH 278
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyCalhoun County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.53805, -92.49053
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic29 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 CR231 Z-B over Champagnolle Crk built?

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

What condition is Calhoun CR231 Z-B over Champagnolle Crk 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Calhoun CR231 Z-B over Champagnolle Crk carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun CR231 Z-B over Champagnolle Crk?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun CR231 Z-B over Champagnolle Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.