US Bridges

Old Caddo Gap Rd. over Caney Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 5 M N of Glenwood · Structure no. 000000000024233

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Caddo Gap Rd. over Caney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Caddo Gap Rd. over Caney Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Caddo Gap Rd.
CrossesCaney Creek
Location5 M N of Glenwood
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates34.3955, -93.50411
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old Caddo Gap Rd. over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Caddo Gap Rd. over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Old Caddo Gap Rd. over Caney Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Caddo Gap Rd. over Caney Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Caddo Gap Rd. over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.