US Bridges

SH-260/SEC-1/L5.51 over Cache Relief

Fair

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 5.5 East of SH 33 · Structure no. 000000000005888

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-260/SEC-1/L5.51 over Cache Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-260/SEC-1/L5.51 over Cache Relief in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2028. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-260/SEC-1/L5.51
CrossesCache Relief
Location5.5 East of SH 33
RouteState Highway 260
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.22576, -91.24978
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2018)
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/L5.51 over Cache Relief built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-260/SEC-1/L5.51 over Cache Relief 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 SH-260/SEC-1/L5.51 over Cache Relief carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-260/SEC-1/L5.51 over Cache Relief?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-260/SEC-1/L5.51 over Cache Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.