US Bridges

SH 32 - 06 - 2.92 over Caney Creek

Poor

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI W JCT SH 29 & 32 · Structure no. 0000000000M3847

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 32 - 06 - 2.92 over Caney Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 32 - 06 - 2.92 over Caney Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 32 - 06 - 2.92
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.5 MI W JCT SH 29 & 32
RouteState Highway 32
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.72086, -93.60999
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2018)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 32 - 06 - 2.92 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 32 - 06 - 2.92 over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 32 - 06 - 2.92 over Caney Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 32 - 06 - 2.92 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 32 - 06 - 2.92 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.