US Bridges

E Rush Harrison over Dry Jordan Creek

Good

Boone County, Arkansas · City of Harrison · Structure no. 000000000019029

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Rush Harrison over Dry Jordan Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying E Rush Harrison over Dry Jordan Creek in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 264 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,197 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Rush Harrison
CrossesDry Jordan Creek
LocationCity of Harrison
RouteCity Street 50460
Coordinates36.23082, -93.10386
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2018)
Projected traffic1,197 by 2007
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Rush Harrison over Dry Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is E Rush Harrison 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 2024.

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

About 264 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Rush Harrison over Dry Jordan Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E Rush Harrison over Dry Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.