SH 42 / Jackson CO over Creek
PoorJackson County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI E JCT SH 42 & 145 · Structure no. 0000000000M0884
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 42 / Jackson CO over Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SH 42 / Jackson CO over Creek in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2028. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 42 / Jackson CO over Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 42 / Jackson CO over 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 2023.
How much traffic does SH 42 / Jackson CO over Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 42 / Jackson CO over Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH 42 / Jackson CO over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.