US Bridges

CR 274 over Taylor Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 1.00 MI W JCT of US 167 · Structure no. 0000000000X1644

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 274 over Taylor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 274 over Taylor 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 274
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location1.00 MI W JCT of US 167
RouteCounty Highway 274
Coordinates33.61192, -92.48456
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2018)
Projected traffic334 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Taylor Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 274 over Taylor 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 Taylor Creek carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 274 over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns CR 274 over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.