US Bridges

Richmondcorerd-Cr over Canal-Jefferson County

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI E SH 256-WRIGHT · Structure no. 000000000018054

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmondcorerd-Cr over Canal-Jefferson County is a concrete arch - deck carrying Richmondcorerd-Cr over Canal-Jefferson County 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 5 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRichmondcorerd-Cr
CrossesCanal-Jefferson County
Location0.7 MI E SH 256-WRIGHT
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.45315, -92.03939
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 Canal-Jefferson County built?

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

What condition is Richmondcorerd-Cr over Canal-Jefferson County 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 2025.

How much traffic does Richmondcorerd-Cr over Canal-Jefferson County carry?

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

How long is Richmondcorerd-Cr over Canal-Jefferson County?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Richmondcorerd-Cr over Canal-Jefferson County?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.