US Bridges

SH 25-06- Lm 1.39 over Caney Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 1.39 M N Independence Col · Structure no. 0000000000M0603

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 25-06- Lm 1.39 over Caney Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 25-06- Lm 1.39 over Caney Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2028. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 25-06- Lm 1.39
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.39 M N Independence Col
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates35.90649, -91.29048
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,087 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$371,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 25-06- Lm 1.39 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 25-06- Lm 1.39 over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 25-06- Lm 1.39 over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 25-06- Lm 1.39 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 25-06- Lm 1.39 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.