US Bridges

SH57 Sec 0 Lm 4.42 over Jackson Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · .78 MI So JCT SH 76 · Structure no. 0000000000M4104

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH57 Sec 0 Lm 4.42 over Jackson Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH57 Sec 0 Lm 4.42 over Jackson Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH57 Sec 0 Lm 4.42
CrossesJackson Creek
Location.78 MI So JCT SH 76
RouteState Highway 57
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.65361, -93.05974
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic183 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SH57 Sec 0 Lm 4.42 over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH57 Sec 0 Lm 4.42 over Jackson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SH57 Sec 0 Lm 4.42 over Jackson Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH57 Sec 0 Lm 4.42 over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH57 Sec 0 Lm 4.42 over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.