US Bridges

Jim Ford Rd-Cr 72 over Canal

Poor

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.74 MI W SH 15-SHERRILL · Structure no. 000000000021399

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Ford Rd-Cr 72 over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Jim Ford Rd-Cr 72 over Canal in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2007. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJim Ford Rd-Cr 72
CrossesCanal
Location1.74 MI W SH 15-SHERRILL
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.37136, -91.98054
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jim Ford Rd-Cr 72 over Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Ford Rd-Cr 72 over Canal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Jim Ford Rd-Cr 72 over Canal carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jim Ford Rd-Cr 72 over Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Ford Rd-Cr 72 over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.