US Bridges

SH 36 White County over Cadron Creek

Fair

White County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI SE JCT of SH 124 · Structure no. 000000000003105

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
252 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 White County over Cadron Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 36 White County over Cadron Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,827 by 2028. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36 White County
CrossesCadron Creek
Location0.1 MI SE JCT of SH 124
RouteState Highway 36
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.33499, -92.09544
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2018)
Projected traffic5,827 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$631,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 White County over Cadron Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 White County over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 36 White County over Cadron Creek carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 White County over Cadron Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 White County over Cadron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.