US Bridges

Richmondcorerd-Cr over Richmondcorebrake-Jeffco

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 4.19 MI W SH 15-WRIGHT · Structure no. 000000000018053

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmondcorerd-Cr over Richmondcorebrake-Jeffco is a concrete arch - deck carrying Richmondcorerd-Cr over Richmondcorebrake-Jeffco in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2007. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRichmondcorerd-Cr
CrossesRichmondcorebrake-Jeffco
Location4.19 MI W SH 15-WRIGHT
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.44546, -92.02595
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2018)
Projected traffic195 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Richmondcorerd-Cr over Richmondcorebrake-Jeffco built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Richmondcorerd-Cr over Richmondcorebrake-Jeffco 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Richmondcorerd-Cr over Richmondcorebrake-Jeffco carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Richmondcorerd-Cr over Richmondcorebrake-Jeffco?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Richmondcorerd-Cr over Richmondcorebrake-Jeffco?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.