US Bridges

SH 256-01 Lm 1.68 over Caney CR - Jefferson CO

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI E SH 365-WHITEHALL · Structure no. 0000000000M2572

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 256-01 Lm 1.68 over Caney CR - Jefferson CO is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 256-01 Lm 1.68 over Caney CR - Jefferson CO in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 6 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 256-01 Lm 1.68
CrossesCaney CR - Jefferson CO
Location0.4 MI E SH 365-WHITEHALL
RouteState Highway 256
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.29585, -92.09611
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$537,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 256-01 Lm 1.68 over Caney CR - Jefferson CO built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 256-01 Lm 1.68 over Caney CR - Jefferson CO 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 256-01 Lm 1.68 over Caney CR - Jefferson CO carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 256-01 Lm 1.68 over Caney CR - Jefferson CO?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 256-01 Lm 1.68 over Caney CR - Jefferson CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.