US Bridges

SH 145/JACKSON Co. over Cache River

Fair

Jackson County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI E JCT SH 37 · Structure no. 000000000003013

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
247 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
444
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 145/JACKSON Co. over Cache River is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 145/JACKSON Co. over Cache River in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 444 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2028. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 145/JACKSON Co.
CrossesCache River
Location1.2 MI E JCT SH 37
RouteState Highway 145
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.47048, -91.13467
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2018)
Projected traffic440 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 145/JACKSON Co. over Cache River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 145/JACKSON Co. over Cache River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 145/JACKSON Co. over Cache River carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 145/JACKSON Co. over Cache River?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 145/JACKSON Co. over Cache River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.