US Bridges

CR 53/STONE County over Jacks Creek

Good

Stone County, Arkansas · 3.05 West SH5 · Structure no. 000000000022838

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 53/STONE County over Jacks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 53/STONE County over Jacks Creek in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2023. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 53/STONE County
CrossesJacks Creek
Location3.05 West SH5
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates36.10211, -92.19248
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2018)
Projected traffic146 by 2023
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 53/STONE County over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 53/STONE County over Jacks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 53/STONE County over Jacks Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 53/STONE County over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 53/STONE County over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.