SH-17/SEC-5/L-4.86 over Cache River
PoorPosted for loadWoodruff County, Arkansas · 4.86 Miles North of US 64 · Structure no. 000000000002527
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 818 ft
- 24 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 920
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-17/SEC-5/L-4.86 over Cache River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-17/SEC-5/L-4.86 over Cache River in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2028. The structure is 818 ft (249.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH-17/SEC-5/L-4.86 over Cache River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH-17/SEC-5/L-4.86 over Cache River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SH-17/SEC-5/L-4.86 over Cache River carry?
About 920 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH-17/SEC-5/L-4.86 over Cache River?
The structure is 818 ft (249.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SH-17/SEC-5/L-4.86 over Cache River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.