US Bridges

Mallet Town RD over Cadron Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 1.39 W SH 285 · Structure no. 000000000004501

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mallet Town RD over Cadron Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mallet Town RD over Cadron Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2007. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMallet Town RD
CrossesCadron Creek
Location1.39 W SH 285
RouteCounty Highway 214
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.2791, -92.48575
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2018)
Projected traffic29 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mallet Town RD over Cadron Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mallet Town RD over Cadron 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mallet Town RD over Cadron Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mallet Town RD over Cadron Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mallet Town RD over Cadron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.