Melbourne Rd. over E. Branch - Calico Creek
GoodPosted for loadIzard County, Arkansas · .04NE JCT SH.5&56 Row Brg · Structure no. 0000000000A2100
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melbourne Rd. over E. Branch - Calico Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Melbourne Rd. over E. Branch - Calico Creek in Izard County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 84 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 18 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Melbourne Rd. over E. Branch - Calico Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Melbourne Rd. over E. Branch - Calico 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 Melbourne Rd. over E. Branch - Calico Creek carry?
About 18 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Melbourne Rd. over E. Branch - Calico Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Melbourne Rd. over E. Branch - Calico Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.