US Bridges

CR 20/JACKSON Co. over Bear Lake Slough

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI E JCT CR 18 & 20 · Structure no. 000000000021875

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20/JACKSON Co. over Bear Lake Slough is a steel other carrying CR 20/JACKSON Co. over Bear Lake Slough 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 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2007. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 20/JACKSON Co.
CrossesBear Lake Slough
Location0.6 MI E JCT CR 18 & 20
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.45271, -91.31228
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2018)
Projected traffic91 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 20/JACKSON Co. over Bear Lake Slough built?

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

What condition is CR 20/JACKSON Co. over Bear Lake Slough 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 20/JACKSON Co. over Bear Lake Slough carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 20/JACKSON Co. over Bear Lake Slough?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20/JACKSON Co. over Bear Lake Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.