US Bridges

SH 230 07-LM 0.51 over Cache River

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 4.5 MI E JCT SH 91 · Structure no. 000000000007525

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 230 07-LM 0.51 over Cache River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 230 07-LM 0.51 over Cache River in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 230 07-LM 0.51
CrossesCache River
Location4.5 MI E JCT SH 91
RouteState Highway 230
Coordinates35.90971, -90.86322
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2022)
Projected traffic760 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 230 07-LM 0.51 over Cache River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 230 07-LM 0.51 over Cache River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 230 07-LM 0.51 over Cache River carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 230 07-LM 0.51 over Cache River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 230 07-LM 0.51 over Cache River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.