US Bridges

SH 283-2 Log 1.39 over Caney Creek

Good

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · .10 MI S of JCT SH 128 · Structure no. 000000000005925

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 283-2 Log 1.39 over Caney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 283-2 Log 1.39 over Caney Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 283-2 Log 1.39
CrossesCaney Creek
Location.10 MI S of JCT SH 128
RouteState Highway 283
Coordinates34.25607, -93.07597
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2018)
Projected traffic970 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 283-2 Log 1.39 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 283-2 Log 1.39 over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 283-2 Log 1.39 over Caney Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 283-2 Log 1.39 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 283-2 Log 1.39 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.