US Bridges

C.R. 2 Zone E-7.69 over Caney Creek

FairPosted for load

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 2 M W of Hope · Structure no. 000000000021674

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 2 Zone E-7.69 over Caney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 2 Zone E-7.69 over Caney Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC.R. 2 Zone E-7.69
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2 M W of Hope
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates33.66819, -93.64555
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2018)
Projected traffic413 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 2 Zone E-7.69 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 2 Zone E-7.69 over Caney Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 2 Zone E-7.69 over Caney Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 2 Zone E-7.69 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 2 Zone E-7.69 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.