US Bridges

Ar HWY 230 over West Fork Cache River

Good

Lawrence County, Arkansas · West of Bono · Structure no. 000000000007524

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 230 over West Fork Cache River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar HWY 230 over West Fork Cache River in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAr HWY 230
CrossesWest Fork Cache River
LocationWest of Bono
RouteState Highway 230
Coordinates35.91071, -90.89177
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2022)
Projected traffic760 by 2042
Trucks8%
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

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 Ar HWY 230 over West Fork Cache River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 230 over West Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 230 over West Fork Cache River carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 230 over West Fork Cache River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ar HWY 230 over West Fork Cache River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.