US Bridges

CR 223 - D over Cache River

Fair

Greene County, Arkansas · 3.4 MI SW of Evening Star · Structure no. 000000000021947

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 223 - D over Cache River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 223 - D over Cache River in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 223 - D
CrossesCache River
Location3.4 MI SW of Evening Star
RouteCounty Highway 223
Coordinates36.15626, -90.74448
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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 closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 223 - D over Cache River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 223 - 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 February 2024.

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

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

How long is CR 223 - D over Cache River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 223 - D over Cache River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.