US Bridges

Camden Cash RD Z-H over Chaffie Creek

Good

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 000000000004672

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camden Cash RD Z-H over Chaffie Creek is a concrete slab carrying Camden Cash RD Z-H over Chaffie Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2010. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCamden Cash RD Z-H
CrossesChaffie Creek
Location0.3 MI S of US 79
RouteCity Street 9580
Coordinates33.55018, -92.85208
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic17 by 2010
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camden Cash RD Z-H over Chaffie Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camden Cash RD Z-H over Chaffie 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Camden Cash RD Z-H over Chaffie Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camden Cash RD Z-H over Chaffie Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Camden Cash RD Z-H over Chaffie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.