US Bridges

Jefferson St-Craw. over 3rd 1st & Ar & Mo RR

Poor

Crawford County, Arkansas · Van Buren · Structure no. 000000000001802

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
742 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson St-Craw. over 3rd 1st & Ar & Mo RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Jefferson St-Craw. over 3rd 1st & Ar & Mo RR in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2007. The structure is 742 ft (226.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson St-Craw.
Crosses3rd 1st & Ar & Mo RR
LocationVan Buren
RouteCity Street 29210
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.43162, -94.35647
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+17 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length742 ft (226.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic32 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson St-Craw. over 3rd 1st & Ar & Mo RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson St-Craw. over 3rd 1st & Ar & Mo RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson St-Craw. over 3rd 1st & Ar & Mo RR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson St-Craw. over 3rd 1st & Ar & Mo RR?

The structure is 742 ft (226.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson St-Craw. over 3rd 1st & Ar & Mo RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.