US Bridges

SH 37 / Jackson CO over Cache River Relief

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Arkansas · .70 MI S JCT SH 37 & 18 · Structure no. 000000000002901

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
285 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 37 / Jackson CO over Cache River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 37 / Jackson CO over Cache River Relief in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 5 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2028. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSH 37 / Jackson CO
CrossesCache River Relief
Location.70 MI S JCT SH 37 & 18
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates35.63984, -91.05617
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic349 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 37 / Jackson CO over Cache River Relief built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 37 / Jackson CO over Cache River Relief 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 37 / Jackson CO over Cache River Relief carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 37 / Jackson CO over Cache River Relief?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 37 / Jackson CO over Cache River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.