US Bridges

State Highway 23 over Moore Creek-Franklin

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI S JCT SH 23 & 96 · Structure no. 000000000003946

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,991
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 23 over Moore Creek-Franklin is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 23 over Moore Creek-Franklin in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,991 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,415 by 2028. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 23
CrossesMoore Creek-Franklin
Location0.2 MI S JCT SH 23 & 96
RouteState Highway 23
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.44098, -93.83089
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,991 (2018)
Projected traffic4,415 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 23 over Moore Creek-Franklin built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 23 over Moore Creek-Franklin 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 23 over Moore Creek-Franklin carry?

About 2,991 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 23 over Moore Creek-Franklin?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 23 over Moore Creek-Franklin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.