US Bridges

CR 194/INDEPEN. CO over Jackson Creek

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 0.9 Mile W US 167 · Structure no. 000000000022839

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 194/INDEPEN. CO over Jackson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 194/INDEPEN. CO over Jackson Creek in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 194/INDEPEN. CO
CrossesJackson Creek
Location0.9 Mile W US 167
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.91769, -91.56094
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2018)
Projected traffic21 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 194/INDEPEN. CO over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 194/INDEPEN. CO over Jackson 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 194/INDEPEN. CO over Jackson Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 194/INDEPEN. CO over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 194/INDEPEN. CO over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.