US Bridges

Shaw Bridge RD over Cadron Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · Conway - Faulkner CO Line · Structure no. 000000000004362

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
307 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaw Bridge RD over Cadron Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shaw Bridge RD over Cadron Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2007. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesShaw Bridge RD
CrossesCadron Creek
LocationConway - Faulkner CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.19508, -92.52834
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2018)
Projected traffic276 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shaw Bridge RD over Cadron Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shaw Bridge RD over Cadron Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Shaw Bridge RD over Cadron Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shaw Bridge RD over Cadron Creek?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Shaw Bridge RD over Cadron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.