US Bridges

SH 145/JACKSON Co. over Locust Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Arkansas · 4.6 MI S JCT SH 14 & 145 · Structure no. 0000000000M3196

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
444
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 145/JACKSON Co. over Locust Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 145/JACKSON Co. over Locust Creek in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 444 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 802 by 2028. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 145/JACKSON Co.
CrossesLocust Creek
Location4.6 MI S JCT SH 14 & 145
RouteState Highway 145
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.49736, -91.17692
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2018)
Projected traffic802 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 145/JACKSON Co. over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 145/JACKSON Co. over Locust 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 145/JACKSON Co. over Locust Creek carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 145/JACKSON Co. over Locust Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 145/JACKSON Co. over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.