US Bridges

State Highway 240 over Caddo River-Montgomery

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Arkansas · .03 M W JCT of SH 8 · Structure no. 000000000003628

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
502 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 240 over Caddo River-Montgomery is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 240 over Caddo River-Montgomery in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2028. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Highway 240
CrossesCaddo River-Montgomery
Location.03 M W JCT of SH 8
RouteState Highway 240
Coordinates34.38348, -93.60456
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$674,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 240 over Caddo River-Montgomery built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 240 over Caddo River-Montgomery 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 240 over Caddo River-Montgomery carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 240 over Caddo River-Montgomery?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 240 over Caddo River-Montgomery?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.