US Bridges

CR 4 / Jackson Co. over Departee Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI E JCT CR 4 & UPRR · Structure no. 000000000021832

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
504
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4 / Jackson Co. over Departee Creek is a steel other carrying CR 4 / Jackson Co. over Departee Creek in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 504 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2007. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 4 / Jackson Co.
CrossesDepartee Creek
Location0.3 MI E JCT CR 4 & UPRR
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates35.48993, -91.39152
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5 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 width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2018)
Projected traffic62 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 4 / Jackson Co. over Departee Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4 / Jackson Co. over Departee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4 / Jackson Co. over Departee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.