US Bridges

CR 172 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 3.1 MI E JCT US167 · Structure no. 0000000000X1579

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 172 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 172 over Hurricane Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 172
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location3.1 MI E JCT US167
RouteCounty Highway 172
Coordinates33.4508, -92.42208
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CR 172 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 172 over Hurricane 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 172 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 172 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns CR 172 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.