US Bridges

SH 299 - 02- 4.68 over Little Caney Creek

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · 4.67 MI E JCT SH 19 · Structure no. 000000000005425

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 299 - 02- 4.68 over Little Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 299 - 02- 4.68 over Little Caney Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2028. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 299 - 02- 4.68
CrossesLittle Caney Creek
Location4.67 MI E JCT SH 19
RouteState Highway 299
CountyNevada County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.67155, -93.28208
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2018)
Projected traffic280 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 299 - 02- 4.68 over Little Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 299 - 02- 4.68 over Little 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 299 - 02- 4.68 over Little Caney Creek carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 299 - 02- 4.68 over Little Caney Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 299 - 02- 4.68 over Little Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.