US Bridges

SH 228-05-LM 0.001 over Cache River

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · SH 228 Greene&craighead L · Structure no. 000000000006008

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 228-05-LM 0.001 over Cache River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 228-05-LM 0.001 over Cache River in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 857 by 2028. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 228-05-LM 0.001
CrossesCache River
LocationSH 228 Greene&craighead L
RouteState Highway 228
Coordinates35.98444, -90.8478
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2018)
Projected traffic857 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 228-05-LM 0.001 over Cache River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 228-05-LM 0.001 over Cache River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 228-05-LM 0.001 over Cache River carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 228-05-LM 0.001 over Cache River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 228-05-LM 0.001 over Cache River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.