US Bridges

SH-260/SEC-1/L5.31 over Cache River

Fair

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 1.03 Miles West JCT SH 17 · Structure no. 000000000005395

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
570 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-260/SEC-1/L5.31 over Cache River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-260/SEC-1/L5.31 over Cache River in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2028. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-260/SEC-1/L5.31
CrossesCache River
Location1.03 Miles West JCT SH 17
RouteState Highway 260
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.22612, -91.25332
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length570 ft (173.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2019)
Projected traffic296 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-260/SEC-1/L5.31 over Cache River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-260/SEC-1/L5.31 over Cache River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH-260/SEC-1/L5.31 over Cache River carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-260/SEC-1/L5.31 over Cache River?

The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH-260/SEC-1/L5.31 over Cache River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.