US Bridges

Mill Bridge RD over Cadron Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 2 MI N Guy · Structure no. 000000000004698

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
422 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Bridge RD over Cadron Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Bridge RD over Cadron Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2007. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMill Bridge RD
CrossesCadron Creek
Location2 MI N Guy
RouteCounty Highway 280
Coordinates35.35506, -92.31661
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mill Bridge RD over Cadron Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Bridge 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 November 2021.

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

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill Bridge RD over Cadron Creek?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Bridge RD over Cadron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.