US Bridges

James Avenue-Cs over Union Pacific RR

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1 Block E SH 365-REDFIELD · Structure no. 000000000019224

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
133 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Avenue-Cs over Union Pacific RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Avenue-Cs over Union Pacific RR in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,151 by 2007. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Avenue-Cs
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location1 Block E SH 365-REDFIELD
RouteCity Street 28910
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.44573, -92.18488
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2018)
Projected traffic1,151 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$166,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was James Avenue-Cs over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Avenue-Cs over Union Pacific RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does James Avenue-Cs over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Avenue-Cs over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns James Avenue-Cs over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.