US Bridges

Townsend RD-CR19 over Jacks Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI SW US 65-TAMO · Structure no. 000000000023867

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Townsend RD-CR19 over Jacks Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Townsend RD-CR19 over Jacks Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTownsend RD-CR19
CrossesJacks Bayou
Location0.8 MI SW US 65-TAMO
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates34.10889, -91.76655
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Townsend RD-CR19 over Jacks Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Townsend RD-CR19 over Jacks Bayou 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Townsend RD-CR19 over Jacks Bayou carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Townsend RD-CR19 over Jacks Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Townsend RD-CR19 over Jacks Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.