US Bridges

SH 287 over E Cadron Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 7.16 MI N SH 36 · Structure no. 000000000005420

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,958
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 287 over E Cadron Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 287 over E Cadron Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 1,958 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,755 by 2028. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 287
CrossesE Cadron Creek
Location7.16 MI N SH 36
RouteState Highway 287
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.18177, -92.31397
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,958 (2018)
Projected traffic2,755 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 287 over E Cadron Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 287 over E 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 287 over E Cadron Creek carry?

About 1,958 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 287 over E Cadron Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 287 over E Cadron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.