US Bridges

Harrison Prospect over Dry Jordan Creek

GoodPosted for load

Boone County, Arkansas · City of Harrison · Structure no. 000000000019027

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Prospect over Dry Jordan Creek is a concrete slab carrying Harrison Prospect over Dry Jordan Creek in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2030. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarrison Prospect
CrossesDry Jordan Creek
LocationCity of Harrison
RouteCity Street 46780
Coordinates36.23315, -93.10467
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$377,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison Prospect over Dry Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Harrison Prospect over Dry Jordan Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Harrison Prospect over Dry Jordan Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harrison Prospect over Dry Jordan Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison Prospect over Dry Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.