US Bridges

Caney Valley Rd. over Caney Creek

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Conway County, Arkansas · 3.3 MI E. Jct. SH 92 · Structure no. 000000000024066

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caney Valley Rd. over Caney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Caney Valley Rd. over Caney Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCaney Valley Rd.
CrossesCaney Creek
Location3.3 MI E. Jct. SH 92
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyConway County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.1832, -92.58005
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2019)
Projected traffic275 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Caney Valley Rd. over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caney Valley Rd. over Caney Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Caney Valley Rd. over Caney Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Caney Valley Rd. over Caney Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Caney Valley Rd. over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.