US Bridges

SH 90-02-LM 12.96 over Cache River Ditch

Good

Clay County, Arkansas · .4 MI W of 90 & 135 JCT · Structure no. 000000000006714

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 90-02-LM 12.96 over Cache River Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 90-02-LM 12.96 over Cache River Ditch in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2028. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 90-02-LM 12.96
CrossesCache River Ditch
Location.4 MI W of 90 & 135 JCT
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates36.33395, -90.45129
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2018)
Projected traffic820 by 2028
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 90-02-LM 12.96 over Cache River Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 90-02-LM 12.96 over Cache River Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 90-02-LM 12.96 over Cache River Ditch carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 90-02-LM 12.96 over Cache River Ditch?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 90-02-LM 12.96 over Cache River Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.