US Bridges

SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Gar Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.68 MI N of JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000002728

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Gar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Gar Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,301 by 2028. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 23-FRANKLIN Co.
CrossesGar Creek
Location0.68 MI N of JCT US 64
RouteState Highway 23
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.4987, -93.84339
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2018)
Projected traffic10,301 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$559,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Gar Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Gar 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Gar Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Gar Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Gar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.