US Bridges

Rhoads/Brodierd-Cs over Tar Creek - Jefferson CO

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI S Jamesst-Redfield · Structure no. 000000000021523

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhoads/Brodierd-Cs over Tar Creek - Jefferson CO is a concrete channel beam carrying Rhoads/Brodierd-Cs over Tar Creek - Jefferson CO in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,151 by 2007. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRhoads/Brodierd-Cs
CrossesTar Creek - Jefferson CO
Location0.5 MI S Jamesst-Redfield
RouteCity Street 48600
Coordinates34.44216, -92.17948
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2018)
Projected traffic1,151 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Rhoads/Brodierd-Cs over Tar Creek - Jefferson CO built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rhoads/Brodierd-Cs over Tar Creek - Jefferson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rhoads/Brodierd-Cs over Tar Creek - Jefferson CO carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rhoads/Brodierd-Cs over Tar Creek - Jefferson CO?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rhoads/Brodierd-Cs over Tar Creek - Jefferson CO?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.