US Bridges

South Cash RD over Two Bayou Creek

Good

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 0.46 MI N JCT US 79 · Structure no. 000000000005635

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
245 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Cash RD over Two Bayou Creek is a concrete slab carrying South Cash RD over Two Bayou Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 2007. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Cash RD
CrossesTwo Bayou Creek
Location0.46 MI N JCT US 79
RouteCity Street 9580
Coordinates33.56669, -92.85212
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic17 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 South Cash RD over Two Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Cash RD over Two Bayou 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does South Cash RD over Two Bayou Creek carry?

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

How long is South Cash RD over Two Bayou Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns South Cash RD over Two Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.