US Bridges

Wilbur West Rd-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew-Jeffco

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI SE I-530-PINEBLUFF · Structure no. 000000000004770

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
250 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilbur West Rd-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew-Jeffco is a concrete tee beam carrying Wilbur West Rd-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew-Jeffco in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2016. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWilbur West Rd-Cr
CrossesBayou Bartholomew-Jeffco
Location1.5 MI SE I-530-PINEBLUFF
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.16566, -91.96077
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic621 by 2016
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilbur West Rd-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew-Jeffco built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilbur West Rd-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew-Jeffco 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Wilbur West Rd-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew-Jeffco carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wilbur West Rd-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew-Jeffco?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wilbur West Rd-Cr over Bayou Bartholomew-Jeffco?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.