US Bridges

Pilot Rock Rd. - E over Jakes Creek

FairPosted for load

Pope County, Arkansas · .21 M N CO RD 16 & SH 164 · Structure no. 000000000016256

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pilot Rock Rd. - E over Jakes Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Pilot Rock Rd. - E over Jakes Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2007. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPilot Rock Rd. - E
CrossesJakes Creek
Location.21 M N CO RD 16 & SH 164
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.51811, -93.18244
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2018)
Projected traffic51 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pilot Rock Rd. - E over Jakes Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pilot Rock Rd. - E over Jakes 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pilot Rock Rd. - E over Jakes Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pilot Rock Rd. - E over Jakes Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pilot Rock Rd. - E over Jakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.