US Bridges

Jones Creek Road over Turbid Creek

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 1 MI West HWY.248 · Structure no. 0000000000X0459

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Creek Road over Turbid Creek is a steel culvert carrying Jones Creek Road over Turbid Creek in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 44 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJones Creek Road
CrossesTurbid Creek
Location1 MI West HWY.248
RouteCounty Highway 104
Coordinates34.87422, -94.26948
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic178 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Creek Road over Turbid Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Jones Creek Road over Turbid 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 Jones Creek Road over Turbid Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jones Creek Road over Turbid Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Jones Creek Road over Turbid Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.