US Bridges

W. Nettleton Ave. over Christian Creek

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · Jonesboro/G · Structure no. 000000000006052

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,659
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Nettleton Ave. over Christian Creek is a concrete slab carrying W. Nettleton Ave. over Christian Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 6,659 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Nettleton Ave.
CrossesChristian Creek
LocationJonesboro/G
RouteCity Street 40750
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.82866, -90.724
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,659 (2018)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$594,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Nettleton Ave. over Christian Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Nettleton Ave. over Christian 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does W. Nettleton Ave. over Christian Creek carry?

About 6,659 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W. Nettleton Ave. over Christian Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns W. Nettleton Ave. over Christian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.