US Bridges

SH 124 over Cadron Creek

Good

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 6.08 Mi. E. Jct. Sh. 65 · Structure no. 000000000007347

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 124 over Cadron Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 124 over Cadron Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2036. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 124
CrossesCadron Creek
Location6.08 Mi. E. Jct. Sh. 65
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates35.38065, -92.28457
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2036
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 124 over Cadron Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 124 over 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SH 124 over Cadron Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 124 over Cadron Creek?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 124 over Cadron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.