US Bridges

SH 17/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI E JCT SH 224 · Structure no. 000000000002438

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
422 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
3,852
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 17/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 17/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,852 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2038. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 17/JACKSON Co.
CrossesVillage Creek
Location1.0 MI E JCT SH 224
RouteState Highway 17
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.5923, -91.24164
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,852 (2018)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 17/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 17/JACKSON Co. over Village 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 17/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek carry?

About 3,852 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 17/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 17/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.