US Bridges

SH 107 over Cadron Creek

Poor

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI N of Barney · Structure no. 000000000003659

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
287 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
639
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 107 over Cadron Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 107 over Cadron Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4 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.

It carries about 639 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 769 by 2028. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 107
CrossesCadron Creek
Location2.0 MI N of Barney
RouteState Highway 107
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.2744, -92.20389
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic639 (2018)
Projected traffic769 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 107 over Cadron Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 107 over Cadron Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 107 over Cadron Creek carry?

About 639 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 107 over Cadron Creek?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 107 over Cadron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.