US Bridges

SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over NF Cadron CR

Fair

Cleburne County, Arkansas · .4 MI N JCT SH 225 & 16 · Structure no. 000000000003330

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over NF Cadron CR is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over NF Cadron CR in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,490 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16/CLEBURNE Co.
CrossesNF Cadron CR
Location.4 MI N JCT SH 225 & 16
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCleburne County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.49578, -92.22016
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,490 by 2028
Trucks7%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$404,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over NF Cadron CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over NF Cadron CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over NF Cadron CR carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over NF Cadron CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over NF Cadron CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.