US Bridges

Reynolds Rd-Cr 114 over N Fork Simpson Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.76 MI S US365-JEFFERSON · Structure no. 000000000014298

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reynolds Rd-Cr 114 over N Fork Simpson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Reynolds Rd-Cr 114 over N Fork Simpson Creek in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesReynolds Rd-Cr 114
CrossesN Fork Simpson Creek
Location0.76 MI S US365-JEFFERSON
RouteCounty Highway 114
Coordinates34.40327, -92.17456
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2018)
Projected traffic28 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$209,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reynolds Rd-Cr 114 over N Fork Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reynolds Rd-Cr 114 over N Fork Simpson 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Reynolds Rd-Cr 114 over N Fork Simpson Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reynolds Rd-Cr 114 over N Fork Simpson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Reynolds Rd-Cr 114 over N Fork Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.