SH 37/ Jackson Co. over Cache River Relief
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Arkansas · .10 MI S JCT SH 37 & 18 · Structure no. 000000000002902
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 304 ft
- 16 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 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. 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 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 August 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 304 ft (92.7 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.