US Bridges

South Cash RD over Wadleigh Branch

Good

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 0.75 MI S JCT US 278B · Structure no. 000000000005738

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Cash RD over Wadleigh Branch is a concrete slab carrying South Cash RD over Wadleigh Branch in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2007. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Cash RD
CrossesWadleigh Branch
Location0.75 MI S JCT US 278B
RouteCity Street 9580
Coordinates33.57421, -92.85128
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2018)
Projected traffic229 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wadleigh Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Cash RD over Wadleigh Branch 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 Wadleigh Branch carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Cash RD over Wadleigh Branch?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns South Cash RD over Wadleigh Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.