US Bridges

CR 4 / Jackson Co. over Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Arkansas · .65 MI SE SH 367 · Structure no. 000000000020727

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
504
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4 / Jackson Co. over Creek is a steel other carrying CR 4 / Jackson Co. over Creek in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 37 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 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 504 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2007. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4 / Jackson Co.
CrossesCreek
Location.65 MI SE SH 367
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.51725, -91.37399
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2018)
Projected traffic163 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$231,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4 / Jackson Co. over Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CR 4 / Jackson Co. over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 4 / Jackson Co. over Creek carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 4 / Jackson Co. over Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4 / Jackson Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.