SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over North White Oak Creek
PoorFranklin County, Arkansas · 0.75 MI N SH 352 · Structure no. 000000000002739
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,732
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over North White Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over North White Oak 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 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 1,732 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2038. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 North White Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over North White Oak Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over North White Oak Creek carry?
About 1,732 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over North White Oak Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over North White Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.