US Bridges

SH 74 Searcy Co. over Calf Creek

Fair

Searcy County, Arkansas · 7 Miles West of the JCT O · Structure no. 000000000003972

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 74 Searcy Co. over Calf Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 74 Searcy Co. over Calf Creek in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,044 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 74 Searcy Co.
CrossesCalf Creek
Location7 Miles West of the JCT O
RouteState Highway 74
CountySearcy County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.90688, -92.82008
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic1,044 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 74 Searcy Co. over Calf Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 74 Searcy Co. over Calf 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 74 Searcy Co. over Calf Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 74 Searcy Co. over Calf Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 74 Searcy Co. over Calf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.