US Bridges

SH 87 / Jackson CO over Hurricane Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Arkansas · 3.5 MI SE JCT US 167 & 87 · Structure no. 0000000000M1593

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 87 / Jackson CO over Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 87 / Jackson CO over Hurricane Creek in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 724 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 87 / Jackson CO
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location3.5 MI SE JCT US 167 & 87
RouteState Highway 87
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.45904, -91.53746
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic724 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 87 / Jackson CO over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 87 / Jackson CO over Hurricane 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 87 / Jackson CO over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 87 / Jackson CO over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 87 / Jackson CO over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.