US Bridges

State Highway 219 over I 40-SEC 12-FRANKLIN Co.

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · @ JCT I 40 & 219 · Structure no. 000000000005129

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,810
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 219 over I 40-SEC 12-FRANKLIN Co. is a steel continuous frame carrying State Highway 219 over I 40-SEC 12-FRANKLIN Co. in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 8,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,809 by 2027. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 219
CrossesI 40-SEC 12-FRANKLIN Co.
Location@ JCT I 40 & 219
RouteState Highway 219
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.51475, -93.81954
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,810 (2018)
Projected traffic2,809 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 219 over I 40-SEC 12-FRANKLIN Co. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 219 over I 40-SEC 12-FRANKLIN Co. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does State Highway 219 over I 40-SEC 12-FRANKLIN Co. carry?

About 8,810 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 219 over I 40-SEC 12-FRANKLIN Co.?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 219 over I 40-SEC 12-FRANKLIN Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.