US Bridges

CR 127 - D over Cache River

Fair

Greene County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI W of SH 135 · Structure no. 000000000021483

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 127 - D over Cache River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 127 - D over Cache River in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2007. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 127 - D
CrossesCache River
Location0.8 MI W of SH 135
RouteCounty Highway 127
Coordinates36.24173, -90.54988
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic213 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 127 - D over Cache River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 127 - 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 127 - D over Cache River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 127 - D over Cache River?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 127 - D over Cache River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.