US Bridges

N. Jackson Highway over Creek -Washington County

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI S of SH 244&16 JCT · Structure no. 000000000020843

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,156
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Jackson Highway over Creek -Washington County is a concrete channel beam carrying N. Jackson Highway over Creek -Washington County in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,156 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2009. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Jackson Highway
CrossesCreek -Washington County
Location0.8 MI S of SH 244&16 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 669
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.08905, -94.42512
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,156 (2018)
Projected traffic394 by 2009
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 N. Jackson Highway over Creek -Washington County built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Jackson Highway over Creek -Washington County 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 N. Jackson Highway over Creek -Washington County carry?

About 1,156 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Jackson Highway over Creek -Washington County?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N. Jackson Highway over Creek -Washington County?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.