US Bridges

SH 285 over Jacks Fork

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · 3.89 MI N JCT SH 225 285 · Structure no. 0000000000X0993

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,284
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 285 over Jacks Fork is a concrete culvert carrying SH 285 over Jacks Fork in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 1,284 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2028. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 285
CrossesJacks Fork
Location3.89 MI N JCT SH 225 285
RouteState Highway 285
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.24746, -92.47647
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,284 (2018)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 285 over Jacks Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 285 over Jacks Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 285 over Jacks Fork carry?

About 1,284 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 285 over Jacks Fork?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns SH 285 over Jacks Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.