US Bridges

SH-42/SEC-2/L-7.40 over Caney Creek

Good

Cross County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI E JCT SH 193 & 42 · Structure no. 0000000000M0887

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-42/SEC-2/L-7.40 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH-42/SEC-2/L-7.40 over Caney Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-42/SEC-2/L-7.40
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.2 MI E JCT SH 193 & 42
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.40054, -90.91011
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic590 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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-2/L-7.40 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-42/SEC-2/L-7.40 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH-42/SEC-2/L-7.40 over Caney Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH-42/SEC-2/L-7.40 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH-42/SEC-2/L-7.40 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.