SH 23-FRANKLIN CO over Mulberry River
PoorFranklin County, Arkansas · 1.20 MI S of Cass · Structure no. 000000000001789
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 446 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 23-FRANKLIN CO over Mulberry River is a steel truss - thru carrying SH 23-FRANKLIN CO over Mulberry River in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,542 by 2028. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 23-FRANKLIN CO over Mulberry River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 23-FRANKLIN CO over Mulberry River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 23-FRANKLIN CO over Mulberry River carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 23-FRANKLIN CO over Mulberry River?
The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SH 23-FRANKLIN CO over Mulberry River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.