US Bridges

County 226 over Jack Creek Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI W JCT SH 226 & 17 · Structure no. 0000000000X0207

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County 226 over Jack Creek Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying County 226 over Jack Creek Ditch in Jackson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty 226
CrossesJack Creek Ditch
Location0.5 MI W JCT SH 226 & 17
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyJackson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.72749, -91.27919
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2018)
Projected traffic129 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 County 226 over Jack Creek Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County 226 over Jack Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County 226 over Jack Creek Ditch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County 226 over Jack Creek Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns County 226 over Jack Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.