US Bridges

Kennedy RD over Caney Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 3.5 E Glenwood · Structure no. 000000000015508

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
521
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy RD over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kennedy RD over Caney Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 521 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2007. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKennedy RD
CrossesCaney Creek
Location3.5 E Glenwood
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.3532, -93.49295
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic521 (2018)
Projected traffic56 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennedy RD over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Kennedy RD over Caney 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Kennedy RD over Caney Creek carry?

About 521 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kennedy RD over Caney Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy RD over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.