US Bridges

SH 356/CLEBURNE CO over Cadron Creek

Fair

Cleburne County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI N JCT SH25-356 · Structure no. 0000000000M2957

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 356/CLEBURNE CO over Cadron Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 356/CLEBURNE CO over Cadron Creek in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 75 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 6 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,351 by 2028. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 356/CLEBURNE CO
CrossesCadron Creek
Location1.7 MI N JCT SH25-356
RouteState Highway 356
CountyCleburne County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.40636, -92.20907
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,351 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 356/CLEBURNE CO over Cadron Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SH 356/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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 356/CLEBURNE CO over Cadron Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 356/CLEBURNE CO over Cadron Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 356/CLEBURNE CO over Cadron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.