US Bridges

CR 229 - D over Cache River

Fair

Greene County, Arkansas · 5 Miles E of Okean · Structure no. 000000000004636

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
158 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 229 - D over Cache River is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 229 - D over Cache River in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2007. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 229 - D
CrossesCache River
Location5 Miles E of Okean
RouteCounty Highway 229
Coordinates36.1854, -90.7232
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic171 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 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 CR 229 - D over Cache River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 229 - D over Cache River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 229 - D over Cache River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 229 - D over Cache River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 229 - D over Cache River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.