US Bridges

Ar HWY 274 over Caney Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Arkansas · .40 MI W of JCT SH 203 · Structure no. 0000000000X1642

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
103 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 274 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ar HWY 274 over Caney Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2028. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesAr HWY 274
CrossesCaney Creek
Location.40 MI W of JCT SH 203
RouteState Highway 274
Coordinates33.61404, -92.56115
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ar HWY 274 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 274 over Caney 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 274 over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 274 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Ar HWY 274 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.