US Bridges

Princetonpikerd-Cr over Johnson Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 2.38 MI E Grant CO Line · Structure no. 000000000021893

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Princetonpikerd-Cr over Johnson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Princetonpikerd-Cr over Johnson Creek in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2007. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPrincetonpikerd-Cr
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location2.38 MI E Grant CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.22653, -92.19292
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 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 traffic970 (2018)
Projected traffic656 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Princetonpikerd-Cr over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Princetonpikerd-Cr over Johnson Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Princetonpikerd-Cr over Johnson Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Princetonpikerd-Cr over Johnson Creek?

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 Princetonpikerd-Cr over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.