US Bridges

Johnson Road over Orten Creek-Scott Co.

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Arkansas · 2.21 MI NE US 71 · Structure no. 000000000016733

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Road over Orten Creek-Scott Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Johnson Road over Orten Creek-Scott Co. in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 110 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Road
CrossesOrten Creek-Scott Co.
Location2.21 MI NE US 71
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.08442, -94.15994
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2018)
Projected traffic137 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Road over Orten Creek-Scott Co. built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Johnson Road over Orten 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Johnson Road over Orten Creek-Scott Co. carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Road over Orten Creek-Scott Co.?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road over Orten Creek-Scott Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.