US Bridges

Wilson Road-Cr 57 over Main Ditch-Jefferson CO

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI E SH 88-ALTHIEMER · Structure no. 000000000022067

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Road-Cr 57 over Main Ditch-Jefferson CO is a concrete channel beam carrying Wilson Road-Cr 57 over Main Ditch-Jefferson CO in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2007. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWilson Road-Cr 57
CrossesMain Ditch-Jefferson CO
Location3.0 MI E SH 88-ALTHIEMER
RouteCounty Highway 57
Coordinates34.30862, -91.78901
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than 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 traffic42 (2018)
Projected traffic470 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Wilson Road-Cr 57 over Main Ditch-Jefferson CO built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Road-Cr 57 over Main Ditch-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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Wilson Road-Cr 57 over Main Ditch-Jefferson CO carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Road-Cr 57 over Main Ditch-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 Wilson Road-Cr 57 over Main Ditch-Jefferson CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.