US Bridges

South Side Rd. over Caney Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 10.64 M. W. Jct. Sh. 379 · Structure no. 000000000022959

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Side Rd. over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying South Side Rd. over Caney Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2007. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Side Rd.
CrossesCaney Creek
Location10.64 M. W. Jct. Sh. 379
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyMontgomery County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.54306, -93.92194
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic105 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 South Side Rd. over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Side 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does South Side Rd. over Caney Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is South Side Rd. over Caney Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns South Side Rd. over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.