US Bridges

Pennington RD - a over North Fork Cadron Creek

FairPosted for load

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 0.75M E JCT CR 61 & 46 · Structure no. 000000000023898

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennington RD - a over North Fork Cadron Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennington RD - a over North Fork Cadron Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPennington RD - a
CrossesNorth Fork Cadron Creek
Location0.75M E JCT CR 61 & 46
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates35.47929, -92.28879
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Pennington RD - a over North Fork Cadron Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennington RD - a over North Fork Cadron 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Pennington RD - a over North Fork Cadron Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pennington RD - a over North Fork Cadron Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pennington RD - a over North Fork Cadron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.