US Bridges

Wire RD - Frank CO over North Fork White Oak Cr.

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI W SH 23 · Structure no. 000000000004526

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wire RD - Frank CO over North Fork White Oak Cr. is a concrete channel beam carrying Wire RD - Frank CO over North Fork White Oak Cr. in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2007. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWire RD - Frank CO
CrossesNorth Fork White Oak Cr.
Location0.3 MI W SH 23
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates35.54978, -93.8653
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic218 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wire RD - Frank CO over North Fork White Oak Cr. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wire RD - Frank CO over North Fork White Oak Cr. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wire RD - Frank CO over North Fork White Oak Cr. carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wire RD - Frank CO over North Fork White Oak Cr.?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wire RD - Frank CO over North Fork White Oak Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.