US Bridges

SH 356 over West Fork Cadron Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · .8 MI SE JCT SH 92 & 356 · Structure no. 0000000000M3202

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 356 over West Fork Cadron Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 356 over West Fork Cadron Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,067 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 356
CrossesWest Fork Cadron Creek
Location.8 MI SE JCT SH 92 & 356
RouteState Highway 356
Coordinates35.45964, -92.33534
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
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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 West Fork Cadron Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 356 over West 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 356 over West Fork Cadron Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 356 over West Fork Cadron Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 356 over West Fork Cadron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.