US Bridges

SH 310 over Caney Creek

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 0.09 Mi. W. JCT SH 36 · Structure no. 000000000006703

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 310 over Caney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 310 over Caney Creek in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2028. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 310
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.09 Mi. W. JCT SH 36
RouteState Highway 310
Coordinates35.20908, -92.14294
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic798 by 2028
Trucks5%
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

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 310 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 310 over Caney 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 310 over Caney Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 310 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 310 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.