US Bridges

SH 16/CLEBURNE CO over Cadron Creek

Fair

Cleburne County, Arkansas · 1.30 MI NW JCT SH16-25 · Structure no. 000000000003331

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,967
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16/CLEBURNE CO over Cadron Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 16/CLEBURNE CO over Cadron Creek 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 1,967 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,211 by 2028. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16/CLEBURNE CO
CrossesCadron Creek
Location1.30 MI NW JCT SH16-25
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCleburne County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.44328, -92.13166
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,967 (2018)
Projected traffic3,211 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 16/CLEBURNE CO over Cadron Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 16/CLEBURNE CO over Cadron 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16/CLEBURNE CO over Cadron Creek carry?

About 1,967 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 16/CLEBURNE CO over Cadron Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 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 Cadron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.