US Bridges

CR 72 / Jackson CO over Running Water Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Arkansas · 1 Mile NE of JCT 71 · Structure no. 000000000021720

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 72 / Jackson CO over Running Water Creek is a steel other carrying CR 72 / Jackson CO over Running Water Creek in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 72 / Jackson CO
CrossesRunning Water Creek
Location1 Mile NE of JCT 71
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.87269, -91.18706
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 72 / Jackson CO over Running Water Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 72 / Jackson CO over Running Water 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 72 / Jackson CO over Running Water Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 72 / Jackson CO over Running Water Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 72 / Jackson CO over Running Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.