US Bridges

SH 18 / Jackson CO over Village Creek

Good

Jackson County, Arkansas · 1.2 E JCT US 67 & SH 18 · Structure no. 000000000005885

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
420 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
2,680
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 18 / Jackson CO over Village Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 18 / Jackson CO over Village Creek in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,172 by 2028. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 18 / Jackson CO
CrossesVillage Creek
Location1.2 E JCT US 67 & SH 18
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates35.63878, -91.22647
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,680 (2018)
Projected traffic5,172 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 18 / Jackson CO over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 18 / 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 18 / Jackson CO over Village Creek carry?

About 2,680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 18 / Jackson CO over Village Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 18 / Jackson CO over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.