US Bridges

Rockhouse RD - a over North Fork Cadron Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 1.6M N JCT SH 356 & CR 47 · Structure no. 000000000023951

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockhouse RD - a over North Fork Cadron Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rockhouse 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 6 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2037. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRockhouse RD - a
CrossesNorth Fork Cadron Creek
Location1.6M N JCT SH 356 & CR 47
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates35.46686, -92.29886
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2037
Trucks1%
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 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 Rockhouse RD - a over North Fork Cadron Creek built?

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

What condition is Rockhouse 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 Rockhouse RD - a over North Fork Cadron Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.