US Bridges

Calhoun CR 20 Z-C over Ditch

Fair

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 1.50 Mi. S CR 29 · Structure no. 000000000023832

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
668
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun CR 20 Z-C over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Calhoun CR 20 Z-C over Ditch in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCalhoun CR 20 Z-C
CrossesDitch
Location1.50 Mi. S CR 29
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyCalhoun County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.43651, -92.5846
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 20 Z-C over Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calhoun CR 20 Z-C over Ditch 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 20 Z-C over Ditch carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun CR 20 Z-C over Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun CR 20 Z-C over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.