US Bridges

SH 37/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Arkansas · 3.60 MI E JCT of US 67 · Structure no. 000000000003060

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
285 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
753
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 37/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 37/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 753 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2028. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 37/JACKSON Co.
CrossesVillage Creek
Location3.60 MI E JCT of US 67
RouteState Highway 37
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.72546, -91.13856
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic753 (2018)
Projected traffic685 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 37/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 37/JACKSON Co. over Village 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 37/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek carry?

About 753 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 37/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 37/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.