US Bridges

C.R. 290 - C -4.35 over Caney Creek

PoorPosted for load

Nevada County, Arkansas · 0.6 Ms JCT CO RD 16 · Structure no. 000000000015597

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
79 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 290 - C -4.35 over Caney Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 290 - C -4.35 over Caney Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2007. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 290 - C -4.35
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.6 Ms JCT CO RD 16
RouteCounty Highway 290
CountyNevada County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.7329, -93.2133
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic44 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 290 - C -4.35 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is C.R. 290 - C -4.35 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 290 - C -4.35 over Caney Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 290 - C -4.35 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 290 - C -4.35 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.