US Bridges

Caddo Ave. - D over Swindle Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Arkansas · N Edge of Norman · Structure no. 000000000015476

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caddo Ave. - D over Swindle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Caddo Ave. - D over Swindle Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2007. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCaddo Ave. - D
CrossesSwindle Creek
LocationN Edge of Norman
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.46661, -93.68963
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (1987)
Projected traffic56 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caddo Ave. - D over Swindle Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caddo Ave. - D over Swindle Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Caddo Ave. - D over Swindle Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Caddo Ave. - D over Swindle Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Caddo Ave. - D over Swindle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.