US Bridges

Dallas CR 78 Z-C over Casa Massa Creek

Good

Dallas County, Arkansas · .6 MI N JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000X0530

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dallas CR 78 Z-C over Casa Massa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dallas CR 78 Z-C over Casa Massa Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2007. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDallas CR 78 Z-C
CrossesCasa Massa Creek
Location.6 MI N JCT SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 78
Coordinates34.0428, -92.89075
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2018)
Projected traffic253 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dallas CR 78 Z-C over Casa Massa Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dallas CR 78 Z-C over Casa Massa 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dallas CR 78 Z-C over Casa Massa Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dallas CR 78 Z-C over Casa Massa Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dallas CR 78 Z-C over Casa Massa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.