US Bridges

SH-42/SEC-3/L0.81 over Cane Valley

Good

Cross County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI East of JCT SH 1 · Structure no. 000000000005456

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-42/SEC-3/L0.81 over Cane Valley is a concrete slab carrying SH-42/SEC-3/L0.81 over Cane Valley in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 492 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSH-42/SEC-3/L0.81
CrossesCane Valley
Location0.8 MI East of JCT SH 1
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates35.40239, -90.74509
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2019)
Projected traffic492 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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-42/SEC-3/L0.81 over Cane Valley built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-42/SEC-3/L0.81 over Cane Valley 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-42/SEC-3/L0.81 over Cane Valley carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-42/SEC-3/L0.81 over Cane Valley?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH-42/SEC-3/L0.81 over Cane Valley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.