State Highway 23 over Petit Jean River
FairScott County, Arkansas · 0.24 MI E JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000002512
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 274 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 23 over Petit Jean River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 23 over Petit Jean River in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,708 by 2028. The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 23 over Petit Jean River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 23 over Petit Jean River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does State Highway 23 over Petit Jean River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 23 over Petit Jean River?
The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 23 over Petit Jean River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.