Jim Ford Rd-Cr 72 over Plum Bayou
GoodJefferson County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI W SH 15-SHERRILL · Structure no. 000000000004588
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 182 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jim Ford Rd-Cr 72 over Plum Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jim Ford Rd-Cr 72 over Plum Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 116 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2006. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jim Ford Rd-Cr 72 over Plum Bayou built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jim Ford Rd-Cr 72 over Plum Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Jim Ford Rd-Cr 72 over Plum Bayou carry?
About 116 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Jim Ford Rd-Cr 72 over Plum Bayou?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Jim Ford Rd-Cr 72 over Plum Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.