US Bridges

CR 30/JACKSON Co. over Cache River

Good

Jackson County, Arkansas · .2 MI W SH 37 · Structure no. 000000000004804

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
496 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 30/JACKSON Co. over Cache River is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 30/JACKSON Co. over Cache River in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2017. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 30/JACKSON Co.
CrossesCache River
Location.2 MI W SH 37
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates35.50409, -91.12317
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length496 ft (151.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic32 by 2017
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 30/JACKSON Co. over Cache River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 30/JACKSON Co. over Cache River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 30/JACKSON Co. over Cache River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 30/JACKSON Co. over Cache River?

The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 30/JACKSON Co. over Cache River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.