US Bridges

State Highway 28 over James Creek-Scott Co.

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI S of Nola · Structure no. 000000000003341

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 28 over James Creek-Scott Co. is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 28 over James Creek-Scott Co. in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 28
CrossesJames Creek-Scott Co.
Location1.0 MI S of Nola
RouteState Highway 28
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.86891, -93.75652
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2018)
Projected traffic366 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 State Highway 28 over James Creek-Scott Co. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 28 over James Creek-Scott Co. 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 28 over James Creek-Scott Co. carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 28 over James Creek-Scott Co.?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 28 over James Creek-Scott Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.