US Bridges

Calhoun CORD157Z-A over Whitewater Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI E CO Rds 82 & 157 · Structure no. 000000000023567

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun CORD157Z-A over Whitewater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calhoun CORD157Z-A over Whitewater 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 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCalhoun CORD157Z-A
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location1.0 MI E CO Rds 82 & 157
RouteCounty Highway 157
CountyCalhoun County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.72664, -92.45644
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1987)
Projected traffic29 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 CORD157Z-A over Whitewater Creek built?

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

What condition is Calhoun CORD157Z-A over Whitewater 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Calhoun CORD157Z-A over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun CORD157Z-A over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun CORD157Z-A over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.