US Bridges

N Cash RD over Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .21 MI N JCT US 278B · Structure no. 000000000019572

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Cash RD over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying N Cash RD over Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Cash RD
CrossesCreek
Location.21 MI N JCT US 278B
RouteCity Street 9580
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.58788, -92.85091
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2018)
Projected traffic371 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Cash RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Cash RD over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does N Cash RD over Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Cash RD over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N Cash RD over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.