US Bridges

CR 445 - D over Little Cache River

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Arkansas · 1 Mi. So. of Mcdougal · Structure no. 000000000022978

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
266
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 445 - D over Little Cache River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 445 - D over Little Cache River in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 266 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 445 - D
CrossesLittle Cache River
Location1 Mi. So. of Mcdougal
RouteCounty Highway 445
Coordinates36.41998, -90.37135
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2018)
Projected traffic31 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 445 - D over Little Cache River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 445 - D over Little Cache 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 445 - D over Little Cache River carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 445 - D over Little Cache River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 445 - D over Little Cache River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.