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Bradley CR-227 Z-C over Franklin Creek

Good

Bradley County, Arkansas · .59 MI N CO RD 16 · Structure no. 000000000021938

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley CR-227 Z-C over Franklin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bradley CR-227 Z-C over Franklin Creek in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2007. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesBradley CR-227 Z-C
CrossesFranklin Creek
Location.59 MI N CO RD 16
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyBradley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.63926, -92.11462
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2018)
Projected traffic34 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Bradley CR-227 Z-C over Franklin Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradley CR-227 Z-C over Franklin 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bradley CR-227 Z-C over Franklin Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bradley CR-227 Z-C over Franklin Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley CR-227 Z-C over Franklin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.