US Bridges

SH 22 over Jones Creek

Fair

Yell County, Arkansas · 3.29 MI SE of Logan CO · Structure no. 000000000003543

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,261
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over Jones Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 22 over Jones Creek in Yell County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 4,261 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,848 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 22
CrossesJones Creek
Location3.29 MI SE of Logan CO
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates35.25814, -93.22903
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,261 (2018)
Projected traffic3,848 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 22 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 22 over Jones 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SH 22 over Jones Creek carry?

About 4,261 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.