US Bridges

Winfrey Valley Cut over Jones Fork Creek

Poor

Crawford County, Arkansas · 2.19 M E US HWY 71 · Structure no. 000000000012191

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winfrey Valley Cut over Jones Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying Winfrey Valley Cut over Jones Fork Creek 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2007. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesWinfrey Valley Cut
CrossesJones Fork Creek
Location2.19 M E US HWY 71
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates35.73573, -94.10304
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2018)
Projected traffic52 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$284,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winfrey Valley Cut over Jones Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is Winfrey Valley Cut over Jones Fork Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Winfrey Valley Cut over Jones Fork Creek carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Winfrey Valley Cut over Jones Fork Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Winfrey Valley Cut over Jones Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.