US Bridges

SH 226-02-LM 2.91 over Cache River

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI W of Cash · Structure no. 0000000000B7174

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,133
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 226-02-LM 2.91 over Cache River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 226-02-LM 2.91 over Cache River in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,133 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2030. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSH 226-02-LM 2.91
CrossesCache River
Location2.6 MI W of Cash
RouteState Highway 226
Coordinates35.79527, -90.98454
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,133 (2018)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 226-02-LM 2.91 over Cache River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 226-02-LM 2.91 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 226-02-LM 2.91 over Cache River carry?

About 3,133 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 226-02-LM 2.91 over Cache River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 226-02-LM 2.91 over Cache River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.