Road / Bridge Closures:
CR 744 will be closed to the public for bridge repairs form 9-24-24 until completion.
CR 774 is located between AR 141 Hwy and CR 775
CR 108 Bridge closed until further notice
Craighead County Highway Department 2023
Craighead County Road Superintendent
The Road Department’s primary function is to take care of 1300 miles of paved and gravel road; 1100 miles gravel, and ~200 miles of hardsurface. The department is also responsible for drainage up and down the county road, and maintenance of the county’s road and bridge infrastructure. The County Road Department has its own Bridge Department as well. Since the bridge department’s inception, 350 wooden bridges have been replaced with new concrete bridges.
John James is the Road Superintendent for Craighead County.
The Road Department used to be located on two separate sides of the county but is now housed in a central location at Jonesboro, AR.
The Road Department generally keeps a staff of around 60 employees to keep the county going.
The office of E-911 Addressing is located at the Craighead County Highway Department. Information is provided at the bottom of this page to assist in getting an E-911 Address.
Application for Employment ( Must Print )
870-933-4510 Ext # 1
2800 Moore Rd.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Operating Hours
Monday - Thursday
6:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Road Superintendent
870-933-4510 Ext # 7
Western District Road Foreman
870-933-4510 Ext # 3
Assistant Road Foreman
870-933-4510 Ext # 4
Shop Manager
870-933-4510 Ext # 6
E-911 Addressing Coordinator
Office 870-933-4510 Ext # 5
Cell# Call or TXT - 870-351-2799
Operating Hours
Monday - Thursday
6:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
E 911 Addressing
Erin Johnson, E-911 Addressing Coordinator
870-933-4510 Ext. 5
Monday - Thursday
6:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Craighead County Addressing Ordinance 2021-33
Subdivision Development or re-platting of existing parcels
With the passage of the Subdivision Ordinance 2019-13 on June 24,2019 all new subdivision developments
and the re-platting of existing parcels now requires County Judge's approval before filing at the Circuit Clerk's
office. Plats can be dropped off in the County Judge's office, 511 Union St, STE 119, for review and approval.
Please plan on 10-20 days for response unless the plat is referred to the Road Committee for review. In that case,
It would be the next Quorum Court committee meeting, which is typically the 2nd Monday of each month.
You may call the Judges office at 8710-933-4500 to check on the status of your plat.
Email: sfulks@craigheadcountyar.gov
9-1-1 needs to have a locatable address for every house that could potentially call 9-1-1
E-911 Addressing Coordinator Erin Johnson, Road Foreman Brian Crews and Equipment Operator Richard Burton were presented certificate of completion for ARLTAP ROADS Scholar- Level 2. This certificate represents an acknowledgment of the importance of continuing education and the commitment to the transportation industry.
James McMasters is recognized for 5 years of service.
Levi Reed is recognized for 5 years of service.
Richard Burton is recognized for 10 years of service.
All Craighead County Highway Department employees are trained in CPR/First Aid.
Craighead County Highway Department Christmas Lunch 2023
Craighead County Highway Department participates in NEA Touch A Truck event 2024.