US Bridges

SH 84 S-4 Lm 3.13 over Caddo River

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · 3.1 MI NE JCT SH 8 · Structure no. 000000000003854

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
638 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 84 S-4 Lm 3.13 over Caddo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 84 S-4 Lm 3.13 over Caddo River in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2028. The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 84 S-4 Lm 3.13
CrossesCaddo River
Location3.1 MI NE JCT SH 8
RouteState Highway 84
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.28396, -93.41714
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length638 ft (194.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2018)
Projected traffic784 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 84 S-4 Lm 3.13 over Caddo River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 84 S-4 Lm 3.13 over Caddo River 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 84 S-4 Lm 3.13 over Caddo River carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 84 S-4 Lm 3.13 over Caddo River?

The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 84 S-4 Lm 3.13 over Caddo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.