US Bridges

CR 5 Searcy Co. over Calf Creek

Good

Searcy County, Arkansas · 0.01 MI E SH 377 · Structure no. 000000000004912

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5 Searcy Co. over Calf Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 5 Searcy Co. over Calf Creek in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2029. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 5 Searcy Co.
CrossesCalf Creek
Location0.01 MI E SH 377
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates35.89047, -92.82623
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2029
Trucks3%
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

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 CR 5 Searcy Co. over Calf Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5 Searcy Co. over Calf 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does CR 5 Searcy Co. over Calf Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 5 Searcy Co. over Calf Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5 Searcy Co. over Calf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.