US Bridges

Manfred RD over Caddo River

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 0.30 Mi. W of Caddo Gap · Structure no. 000000000004505

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
279 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manfred RD over Caddo River is a concrete channel beam carrying Manfred RD over Caddo River in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2007. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesManfred RD
CrossesCaddo River
Location0.30 Mi. W of Caddo Gap
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.39642, -93.62256
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic47 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manfred RD over Caddo River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manfred RD over Caddo River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Manfred RD over Caddo River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Manfred RD over Caddo River?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Manfred RD over Caddo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.