US Bridges

CR 274 over Little Caney Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 1.00 MI E of JCT SH 203 · Structure no. 0000000000X1643

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 274 over Little Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 274 over Little 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2028. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 274
CrossesLittle Caney Creek
Location1.00 MI E of JCT SH 203
RouteCounty Highway 274
Coordinates33.61371, -92.53599
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2014)
Projected traffic334 by 2028
Trucks11%
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 CR 274 over Little Caney Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 274 over Little 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 CR 274 over Little Caney Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 274 over Little Caney Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns CR 274 over Little Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.