US Bridges

US 49/SEC-7/L-7.93 over Caney Creek

Fair

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 1.80 MI S of JCT SH 269 · Structure no. 000000000003046

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49/SEC-7/L-7.93 over Caney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying US 49/SEC-7/L-7.93 over Caney Creek in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,482 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 49/SEC-7/L-7.93
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.80 MI S of JCT SH 269
RouteU.S. Route 49
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.10676, -91.09722
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,482 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 49/SEC-7/L-7.93 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49/SEC-7/L-7.93 over Caney 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 49/SEC-7/L-7.93 over Caney Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 49/SEC-7/L-7.93 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US 49/SEC-7/L-7.93 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.