US Bridges

Wilson Bottoms RD over E Fork Cadron Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI South SH 225 · Structure no. 000000000004528

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Bottoms RD over E Fork Cadron Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Bottoms RD over E Fork Cadron Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2007. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWilson Bottoms RD
CrossesE Fork Cadron Creek
Location2.5 MI South SH 225
RouteCounty Highway 41
Coordinates35.21841, -92.27911
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2018)
Projected traffic93 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wilson Bottoms RD over E Fork Cadron Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Bottoms RD over E Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Bottoms RD over E Fork Cadron Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Bottoms RD over E Fork Cadron Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Bottoms RD over E Fork Cadron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.