US Bridges

SH 24 - 05 - 15.12 over Caney Creek

Poor

Nevada County, Arkansas · 0.1 Mi. N. S.H. 368 · Structure no. 000000000002640

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,393
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 24 - 05 - 15.12 over Caney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 24 - 05 - 15.12 over Caney Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,393 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,633 by 2028. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 24 - 05 - 15.12
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. S.H. 368
RouteState Highway 24
CountyNevada County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.76434, -93.14736
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,393 (2018)
Projected traffic1,633 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 24 - 05 - 15.12 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 24 - 05 - 15.12 over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 24 - 05 - 15.12 over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,393 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 24 - 05 - 15.12 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 24 - 05 - 15.12 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.