US Bridges

CR172 over Lloyd Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI E JCT US 167 · Structure no. 0000000000M2207

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR172 over Lloyd Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR172 over Lloyd Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 78 years old, older 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR172
CrossesLloyd Creek
Location0.3 MI E JCT US 167
RouteCounty Highway 172
CountyCalhoun County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.45123, -92.46933
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic382 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CR172 over Lloyd Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is CR172 over Lloyd Creek 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does CR172 over Lloyd Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR172 over Lloyd Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR172 over Lloyd Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.