US Bridges

Princetonpikerd-Cr over Salleycreek-Jeffersonco

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI W I-530-PINE Bluff · Structure no. 000000000004209

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Princetonpikerd-Cr over Salleycreek-Jeffersonco is a concrete channel beam carrying Princetonpikerd-Cr over Salleycreek-Jeffersonco in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,138 by 2007. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPrincetonpikerd-Cr
CrossesSalleycreek-Jeffersonco
Location0.5 MI W I-530-PINE Bluff
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates34.22746, -92.08635
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,138 by 2007
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Princetonpikerd-Cr over Salleycreek-Jeffersonco built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Princetonpikerd-Cr over Salleycreek-Jeffersonco 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Princetonpikerd-Cr over Salleycreek-Jeffersonco carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Princetonpikerd-Cr over Salleycreek-Jeffersonco?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Princetonpikerd-Cr over Salleycreek-Jeffersonco?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.