US Bridges

Harrison E Ridge over Dry Jordan Creek

FairPosted for load

Boone County, Arkansas · City of Harrison · Structure no. 000000000019028

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison E Ridge over Dry Jordan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison E Ridge over Dry Jordan Creek in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2025. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrison E Ridge
CrossesDry Jordan Creek
LocationCity of Harrison
RouteCity Street 48740
CountyBoone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.23198, -93.10409
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison E Ridge over Dry Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison E Ridge over Dry Jordan 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison E Ridge over Dry Jordan Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harrison E Ridge over Dry Jordan Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison E Ridge over Dry Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.