US Bridges

CR 7/CALEDONIA Rd. over Flat Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI E of JCT 167 · Structure no. 000000000024008

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7/CALEDONIA Rd. over Flat Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 7/CALEDONIA Rd. over Flat Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 7/CALEDONIA Rd.
CrossesFlat Creek
Location2.2 MI E of JCT 167
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyUnion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.05428, -92.66008
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic170 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 7/CALEDONIA Rd. over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7/CALEDONIA Rd. over Flat 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 CR 7/CALEDONIA Rd. over Flat Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 7/CALEDONIA Rd. over Flat Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7/CALEDONIA Rd. over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.