US Bridges

Walnut St. over Calico Creek

FairPosted for load

Izard County, Arkansas · 0.05 E. SH 5 Lm 0.050 · Structure no. 000000000022350

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut St. over Calico Creek is a steel other carrying Walnut St. over Calico Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 319 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2007. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut St.
CrossesCalico Creek
Location0.05 E. SH 5 Lm 0.050
RouteCity Street 60540
CountyIzard County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.11738, -92.14191
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2018)
Projected traffic327 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut St. over Calico Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut St. over Calico Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut St. over Calico Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walnut St. over Calico Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut St. over Calico Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.