US Bridges

SH 356 over North Fork Cadron

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 2.38 MI E JCT SH 92 · Structure no. 000000000005559

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 356 over North Fork Cadron is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 356 over North Fork Cadron in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,067 by 2028. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 356
CrossesNorth Fork Cadron
Location2.38 MI E JCT SH 92
RouteState Highway 356
CountyVan Buren County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.45466, -92.30895
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic2,067 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 356 over North Fork Cadron built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 356 over North Fork Cadron 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 356 over North Fork Cadron carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 356 over North Fork Cadron?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 356 over North Fork Cadron?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.