US Bridges

CR 51/JACKSON Co. over Cache River

Good

Jackson County, Arkansas · 2.92 Miles North SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000004876

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
406 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 51/JACKSON Co. over Cache River is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 51/JACKSON Co. over Cache River in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2028. The structure is 406 ft (123.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 51/JACKSON Co.
CrossesCache River
Location2.92 Miles North SH 14
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates35.6032, -91.11247
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length406 ft (123.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic91 by 2028
Trucks13%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 51/JACKSON Co. over Cache River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 51/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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 51/JACKSON Co. over Cache River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 51/JACKSON Co. over Cache River?

The structure is 406 ft (123.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 51/JACKSON Co. over Cache River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.