US Bridges

SH 33/JACKSON Co. over Cache River

Fair

Jackson County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI E JCT of SH 17 · Structure no. 000000000003360

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
279 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 33/JACKSON Co. over Cache River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SH 33/JACKSON Co. over Cache River in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2028. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 33/JACKSON Co.
CrossesCache River
Location3.0 MI E JCT of SH 17
RouteState Highway 33
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.37137, -91.17683
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2018)
Projected traffic181 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 33/JACKSON Co. over Cache River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 33/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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 33/JACKSON Co. over Cache River carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 33/JACKSON Co. over Cache River?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 33/JACKSON Co. over Cache River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.