US Bridges

CR 117 - D over Old Cache Riv Ditch 1

Fair

Greene County, Arkansas · 2 MI N Beech Grove · Structure no. 000000000021512

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 117 - D over Old Cache Riv Ditch 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 117 - D over Old Cache Riv Ditch 1 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2007. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 117 - D
CrossesOld Cache Riv Ditch 1
Location2 MI N Beech Grove
RouteCounty Highway 117
Coordinates36.20597, -90.63654
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2018)
Projected traffic74 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 117 - D over Old Cache Riv Ditch 1 built?

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

What condition is CR 117 - D over Old Cache Riv Ditch 1 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 117 - D over Old Cache Riv Ditch 1 carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 117 - D over Old Cache Riv Ditch 1?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 117 - D over Old Cache Riv Ditch 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.