US Bridges

SH-38/SEC-3/L3.524 over Caney Creek

Fair

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 3.6 MI E JCT SH 17 & 38 · Structure no. 0000000000M0850

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-38/SEC-3/L3.524 over Caney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-38/SEC-3/L3.524 over Caney Creek in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2028. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-38/SEC-3/L3.524
CrossesCaney Creek
Location3.6 MI E JCT SH 17 & 38
RouteState Highway 38
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.00996, -91.16605
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2019)
Projected traffic285 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-38/SEC-3/L3.524 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-38/SEC-3/L3.524 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH-38/SEC-3/L3.524 over Caney Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH-38/SEC-3/L3.524 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH-38/SEC-3/L3.524 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.