US Bridges

SH 25 over E Cadron Creek

Fair

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 3.45 MI N JCT I - 40 · Structure no. 000000000006095

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
482 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 25 over E Cadron Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 25 over E Cadron Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,381 by 2028. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 25
CrossesE Cadron Creek
Location3.45 MI N JCT I - 40
RouteState Highway 25
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.15842, -92.4419
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2018)
Projected traffic6,381 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 25 over E Cadron Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 25 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 2021.

How much traffic does SH 25 over E Cadron Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 25 over E Cadron Creek?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 25 over E Cadron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.