US Bridges

SH-17/SEC-4/L19.35 over Jelk Creek

Fair

Woodruff County, Arkansas · .10 MI No of SH 260 JCT · Structure no. 000000000002850

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-17/SEC-4/L19.35 over Jelk Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH-17/SEC-4/L19.35 over Jelk Creek in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 593 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-17/SEC-4/L19.35
CrossesJelk Creek
Location.10 MI No of SH 260 JCT
RouteState Highway 17
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.22743, -91.23529
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.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic593 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH-17/SEC-4/L19.35 over Jelk Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-17/SEC-4/L19.35 over Jelk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH-17/SEC-4/L19.35 over Jelk Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH-17/SEC-4/L19.35 over Jelk Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH-17/SEC-4/L19.35 over Jelk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.