State Highway 22 over Doctors Fork Creek
FairFranklin County, Arkansas · 8.5 E of JCT SH 96 & 22 · Structure no. 000000000002012
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 22 over Doctors Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 22 over Doctors Fork Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 88 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2038. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 22 over Doctors Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is State Highway 22 over Doctors Fork 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does State Highway 22 over Doctors Fork Creek carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 22 over Doctors Fork Creek?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 22 over Doctors Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.