US Bridges

SH 76 SEC.01-5.88 over W Fork Caney

PoorPosted for load

Nevada County, Arkansas · 3.6 MI E of Waterloo · Structure no. 0000000000M1430

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 76 SEC.01-5.88 over W Fork Caney is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 76 SEC.01-5.88 over W Fork Caney in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 76 SEC.01-5.88
CrossesW Fork Caney
Location3.6 MI E of Waterloo
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates33.55051, -93.19025
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic327 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 76 SEC.01-5.88 over W Fork Caney built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 76 SEC.01-5.88 over W Fork Caney 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 76 SEC.01-5.88 over W Fork Caney carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 76 SEC.01-5.88 over W Fork Caney?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 76 SEC.01-5.88 over W Fork Caney?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.