US Bridges

Wilbur West Rd-Cr over Imbeau Bayou - Jeff CO

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI SE I-530-PINEBLUFF · Structure no. 000000000020902

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilbur West Rd-Cr over Imbeau Bayou - Jeff CO is a concrete channel beam carrying Wilbur West Rd-Cr over Imbeau Bayou - Jeff CO in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 611 by 2007. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWilbur West Rd-Cr
CrossesImbeau Bayou - Jeff CO
Location0.5 MI SE I-530-PINEBLUFF
RouteCounty Highway 48
Coordinates34.16954, -91.97584
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic611 by 2007
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$219,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilbur West Rd-Cr over Imbeau Bayou - Jeff CO built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilbur West Rd-Cr over Imbeau Bayou - Jeff CO in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Wilbur West Rd-Cr over Imbeau Bayou - Jeff CO carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wilbur West Rd-Cr over Imbeau Bayou - Jeff CO?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Wilbur West Rd-Cr over Imbeau Bayou - Jeff CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.