US Bridges

Calhoun Cord. #38 over Emerson Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 5.2 MI Jct. 38 & SH 278 · Structure no. 000000000023820

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun Cord. #38 over Emerson Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Calhoun Cord. #38 over Emerson Branch in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCalhoun Cord. #38
CrossesEmerson Branch
Location5.2 MI Jct. 38 & SH 278
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyCalhoun County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.59718, -92.36501
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2035
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 Cord. #38 over Emerson Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calhoun Cord. #38 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 2024.

How much traffic does Calhoun Cord. #38 over Emerson Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun Cord. #38 over Emerson Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun Cord. #38 over Emerson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.