US Bridges

CR-223-E over Old Cache River

Fair

Greene County, Arkansas · 1.83 MI SW of Evening Str · Structure no. 000000000021577

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-223-E over Old Cache River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-223-E over Old Cache River in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-223-E
CrossesOld Cache River
Location1.83 MI SW of Evening Str
RouteCounty Highway 223
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.16353, -90.72618
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2018)
Projected traffic74 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-223-E over Old Cache River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-223-E over Old 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR-223-E over Old Cache River carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-223-E over Old Cache River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR-223-E over Old Cache River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.