US Bridges

CR 43/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Arkansas · 2.9 MI N JCT SH 18 & CR43 · Structure no. 000000000004646

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 43/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 43/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2007. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 43/JACKSON Co.
CrossesVillage Creek
Location2.9 MI N JCT SH 18 & CR43
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.68889, -91.20944
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
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 43/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 43/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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 43/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 43/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 43/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.