US Bridges

Black Hill RD - a over N Fork Cadron Creek

Good

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 3.60 MI E JCT US 65 · Structure no. 000000000004886

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Hill RD - a over N Fork Cadron Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Hill RD - a over N Fork Cadron Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2025. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBlack Hill RD - a
CrossesN Fork Cadron Creek
Location3.60 MI E JCT US 65
RouteCounty Highway 28
Coordinates35.40637, -92.34142
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic172 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Black Hill RD - a over N Fork Cadron Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Hill RD - a over N Fork Cadron 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Black Hill RD - a over N Fork Cadron Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Black Hill RD - a over N Fork Cadron Creek?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Black Hill RD - a over N Fork Cadron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.