US Bridges

SH 205 S02 LM1.58 over Caney Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI S JCT SH 8 & 205 · Structure no. 000000000003460

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 205 S02 LM1.58 over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 205 S02 LM1.58 over Caney Creek in Calhoun County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2028. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 205 S02 LM1.58
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.0 MI S JCT SH 8 & 205
RouteState Highway 205
CountyCalhoun County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.78604, -92.36144
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic454 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 205 S02 LM1.58 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 205 S02 LM1.58 over Caney 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 205 S02 LM1.58 over Caney Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 205 S02 LM1.58 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 205 S02 LM1.58 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.