US Bridges

SH 103 over Jackson Creek

Good

Johnson County, Arkansas · 1.5 M S JCT SH 215 & 103 · Structure no. 0000000000M1740

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 103 over Jackson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 103 over Jackson Creek in Johnson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 103
CrossesJackson Creek
Location1.5 M S JCT SH 215 & 103
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates35.66686, -93.59887
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic388 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 103 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 103 over Jackson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 103 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 103 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 103 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.