US Bridges

CR-790/Z-E/L-2.4 over Cache River

Good

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 2.14 Miles East JCT SH 33 · Structure no. 000000000004628

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-790/Z-E/L-2.4 over Cache River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-790/Z-E/L-2.4 over Cache River in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 116 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2007. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-790/Z-E/L-2.4
CrossesCache River
Location2.14 Miles East JCT SH 33
RouteCounty Highway 790
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.03542, -91.32278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2018)
Projected traffic26 by 2007
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-790/Z-E/L-2.4 over Cache River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-790/Z-E/L-2.4 over Cache River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does CR-790/Z-E/L-2.4 over Cache River carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-790/Z-E/L-2.4 over Cache River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-790/Z-E/L-2.4 over Cache River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.