US Bridges

SH 226/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek

Good

Jackson County, Arkansas · 3.48 Mi. E. Jct. Us. 67 · Structure no. 000000000006874

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 226/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 226/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,939 by 2028. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 226/JACKSON Co.
CrossesVillage Creek
Location3.48 Mi. E. Jct. Us. 67
RouteState Highway 226
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.79835, -91.08952
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2022
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,939 by 2028
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 226/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 226/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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SH 226/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 226/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 226/JACKSON Co. over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.