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Stagecoach Road-Cr over Simpson Creek

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Jefferson County, Arkansas · 2.04 MI S SH 46-REDFIELD · Structure no. 000000000022186

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
429
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stagecoach Road-Cr over Simpson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Stagecoach Road-Cr over Simpson Creek in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 429 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2020. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesStagecoach Road-Cr
CrossesSimpson Creek
Location2.04 MI S SH 46-REDFIELD
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.39295, -92.18684
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
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 traffic429 (2018)
Projected traffic403 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Stagecoach Road-Cr over Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stagecoach Road-Cr over Simpson Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Stagecoach Road-Cr over Simpson Creek carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stagecoach Road-Cr over Simpson Creek?

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 Stagecoach Road-Cr over Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.