US Bridges

Jackson / CR 315 over Departee Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Arkansas · .45 MI E JCT 315 & UPRR · Structure no. 000000000014201

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
68 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson / CR 315 over Departee Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Jackson / CR 315 over Departee Creek in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2007. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson / CR 315
CrossesDepartee Creek
Location.45 MI E JCT 315 & UPRR
RouteCounty Highway 315
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.46963, -91.39948
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic23 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson / CR 315 over Departee Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson / CR 315 over Departee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson / CR 315 over Departee Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jackson / CR 315 over Departee Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson / CR 315 over Departee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.