US Bridges

CR 31-G-UPPER Jane over Janes Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 5MI NE of Wirth · Structure no. 000000000016595

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 31-G-UPPER Jane over Janes Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 31-G-UPPER Jane over Janes Creek in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2007. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 31-G-UPPER Jane
CrossesJanes Creek
Location5MI NE of Wirth
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.47473, -91.34722
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2018)
Projected traffic47 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 31-G-UPPER Jane over Janes Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 31-G-UPPER Jane over Janes 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 31-G-UPPER Jane over Janes Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 31-G-UPPER Jane over Janes Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns CR 31-G-UPPER Jane over Janes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.