US Bridges

CR 74/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek

Good

Jackson County, Arkansas · .45 E JCT US 67 & 74 · Structure no. 000000000004383

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
255 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 74/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 74/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2007. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCR 74/JACKSON Co.
CrossesVillage Creek
Location.45 E JCT US 67 & 74
RouteCounty Highway 74
Coordinates35.87246, -91.09061
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2018)
Projected traffic269 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 74/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 74/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 74/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 74/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 74/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.