US Bridges

S.Calhounrd. Z-D over Branch

Fair

Columbia County, Arkansas · .2 MI N. JCT Emerson St. · Structure no. 000000000023440

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Calhounrd. Z-D over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying S.Calhounrd. Z-D over Branch in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS.Calhounrd. Z-D
CrossesBranch
Location.2 MI N. JCT Emerson St.
RouteCity Street 8420
CountyColumbia County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.26071, -93.23574
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2018)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.Calhounrd. Z-D over Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.Calhounrd. Z-D over Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S.Calhounrd. Z-D over Branch carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S.Calhounrd. Z-D over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S.Calhounrd. Z-D over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.