US Bridges

Searcy Jimmycarrdr over Gin Creek

Good

White County, Arkansas · 0.13 MI N SH 36 · Structure no. 000000000021821

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Searcy Jimmycarrdr over Gin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Searcy Jimmycarrdr over Gin Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,260 by 2007. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSearcy Jimmycarrdr
CrossesGin Creek
Location0.13 MI N SH 36
RouteCity Street 9310
Coordinates35.24379, -91.72987
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic2,260 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Searcy Jimmycarrdr over Gin Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Searcy Jimmycarrdr over Gin 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Searcy Jimmycarrdr over Gin Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Searcy Jimmycarrdr over Gin Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Searcy Jimmycarrdr over Gin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.