US Bridges

SH 224/JACKSON Co. over Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Arkansas · 6.85 MI SW JCT Spur 224 · Structure no. 0000000000M3471

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 224/JACKSON Co. over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 224/JACKSON Co. over Creek in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 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 224/JACKSON Co.
CrossesCreek
Location6.85 MI SW JCT Spur 224
RouteState Highway 224
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.48955, -91.30318
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 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 traffic159 (2018)
Projected traffic194 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 224/JACKSON Co. over Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 224/JACKSON Co. over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 224/JACKSON Co. over Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 224/JACKSON Co. over 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 224/JACKSON Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.