US Bridges

Springfield RD over Cadron Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2 MI W Bono · Structure no. 000000000004595

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springfield RD over Cadron Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springfield RD over Cadron Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2007. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSpringfield RD
CrossesCadron Creek
Location2 MI W Bono
RouteCounty Highway 222
Coordinates35.25327, -92.51385
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2018)
Projected traffic42 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 Springfield RD over Cadron Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springfield 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Springfield RD over Cadron Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Springfield RD over Cadron Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Springfield RD over Cadron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.