US Bridges

West Bitely Rd-Cr over Creek - Jefferson County

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI SE US 65-MOSCOW · Structure no. 000000000021403

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Bitely Rd-Cr over Creek - Jefferson County is a concrete channel beam carrying West Bitely Rd-Cr over Creek - Jefferson County 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 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.

It carries about 319 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Bitely Rd-Cr
CrossesCreek - Jefferson County
Location0.5 MI SE US 65-MOSCOW
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.13512, -91.77433
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2018)
Projected traffic403 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$216,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Bitely Rd-Cr over Creek - Jefferson County built?

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

What condition is West Bitely Rd-Cr over Creek - 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does West Bitely Rd-Cr over Creek - Jefferson County carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Bitely Rd-Cr over Creek - Jefferson County?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns West Bitely Rd-Cr over Creek - Jefferson County?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.