US Bridges

Ar 228 over Cache River Relief

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · 0.41 MI NE Law. Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000007438

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar 228 over Cache River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar 228 over Cache River Relief in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAr 228
CrossesCache River Relief
Location0.41 MI NE Law. Co. Line
RouteState Highway 228
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.988, -90.8416
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2019)
Projected traffic732 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ar 228 over Cache River Relief built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar 228 over Cache River Relief 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Ar 228 over Cache River Relief carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ar 228 over Cache River Relief?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ar 228 over Cache River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.