State Highway 248 over Jones Creek
FairPosted for loadScott County, Arkansas · 5.2 MI W JCT US 71 & 248 · Structure no. 000000000005630
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 237 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 564
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 248 over Jones Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 248 over Jones Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2028. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 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 248 over Jones Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 248 over Jones 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does State Highway 248 over Jones Creek carry?
About 564 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 248 over Jones Creek?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 248 over Jones Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.