US Bridges

CR 47 / Jackson CO over Skillet Ditch

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI E SH 384 · Structure no. 000000000022022

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
312
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 47 / Jackson CO over Skillet Ditch is a steel other carrying CR 47 / Jackson CO over Skillet Ditch in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 312 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 47 / Jackson CO
CrossesSkillet Ditch
Location1.0 MI E SH 384
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.63671, -91.12224
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2018)
Projected traffic125 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 47 / Jackson CO over Skillet Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 47 / Jackson CO over Skillet Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 47 / Jackson CO over Skillet Ditch carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 47 / Jackson CO over Skillet Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 47 / Jackson CO over Skillet Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.