US Bridges

Ray Dean Road-Cr over Creek (arkriver)-Jeff CO

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.81 MI N CR 757-L&D # 5 · Structure no. 000000000023288

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ray Dean Road-Cr over Creek (arkriver)-Jeff CO is a steel other carrying Ray Dean Road-Cr over Creek (arkriver)-Jeff 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2029. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesRay Dean Road-Cr
CrossesCreek (arkriver)-Jeff CO
Location1.81 MI N CR 757-L&D # 5
RouteCounty Highway 749
Coordinates34.43134, -92.12002
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 inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Ray Dean Road-Cr over Creek (arkriver)-Jeff CO built?

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

What condition is Ray Dean Road-Cr over Creek (arkriver)-Jeff 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Ray Dean Road-Cr over Creek (arkriver)-Jeff CO carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ray Dean Road-Cr over Creek (arkriver)-Jeff CO?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ray Dean Road-Cr over Creek (arkriver)-Jeff CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.