US Bridges

SH 91-02- Lm 2.22 over Cache River

PoorPosted for load

Craighead County, Arkansas · 2.29 MI SE Lawrence CO · Structure no. 000000000003258

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 91-02- Lm 2.22 over Cache River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 91-02- Lm 2.22 over Cache River in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2028. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSH 91-02- Lm 2.22
CrossesCache River
Location2.29 MI SE Lawrence CO
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates35.85833, -90.93346
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic550 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 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 91-02- Lm 2.22 over Cache River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 91-02- Lm 2.22 over Cache River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 91-02- Lm 2.22 over Cache River carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 91-02- Lm 2.22 over Cache River?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 91-02- Lm 2.22 over Cache River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.