US Bridges

Calhoun CR-38 Z-E over Emerson Branch

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 5.0 MI N JCT 38 & SH278 · Structure no. 000000000023819

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun CR-38 Z-E over Emerson Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Calhoun CR-38 Z-E over Emerson Branch in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCalhoun CR-38 Z-E
CrossesEmerson Branch
Location5.0 MI N JCT 38 & SH278
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyCalhoun County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.59557, -92.36502
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-38 Z-E over Emerson Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calhoun CR-38 Z-E over Emerson Branch 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 2025.

How much traffic does Calhoun CR-38 Z-E over Emerson Branch carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun CR-38 Z-E over Emerson Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun CR-38 Z-E over Emerson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.