US Bridges

CR 3-H-OLD Jackson over E. Wells Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Arkansas · 1.6 M N JCT US62 & CR3 · Structure no. 000000000022845

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3-H-OLD Jackson over E. Wells Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3-H-OLD Jackson over E. Wells Creek in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2024. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3-H-OLD Jackson
CrossesE. Wells Creek
Location1.6 M N JCT US62 & CR3
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyRandolph County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.23268, -91.16897
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2018)
Projected traffic63 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3-H-OLD Jackson over E. Wells Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3-H-OLD Jackson over E. Wells 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3-H-OLD Jackson over E. Wells Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 3-H-OLD Jackson over E. Wells Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3-H-OLD Jackson over E. Wells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.