US Bridges

Reynolds Rd-Cr 114 over S Fork Simpson Creek

Poor

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.99 MI S SH365-JEFFERSON · Structure no. 000000000014299

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reynolds Rd-Cr 114 over S Fork Simpson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Reynolds Rd-Cr 114 over S 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2007. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesReynolds Rd-Cr 114
CrossesS Fork Simpson Creek
Location0.99 MI S SH365-JEFFERSON
RouteCounty Highway 114
Coordinates34.40028, -92.17333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 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$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Reynolds Rd-Cr 114 over S Fork Simpson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

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

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.