US Bridges

SH 25-06- Lm 1.45 over Caney Creek Relief

PoorPosted for load

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 1.45 M N Independence Col · Structure no. 0000000000M0604

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

About this bridge

SH 25-06- Lm 1.45 over Caney Creek Relief is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 25-06- Lm 1.45 over Caney Creek Relief 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 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 25-06- Lm 1.45
CrossesCaney Creek Relief
Location1.45 M N Independence Col
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates35.90734, -91.29046
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating23 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$339,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 25-06- Lm 1.45 over Caney Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is SH 25-06- Lm 1.45 over Caney Creek Relief 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 1.45 over Caney Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is SH 25-06- Lm 1.45 over Caney Creek Relief?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 25-06- Lm 1.45 over Caney Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.