US Bridges

State Highway 186 over Interstate 40 - Franklin

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · @ JCT I 40 & 186 · Structure no. 000000000005133

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
398
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 186 over Interstate 40 - Franklin is a steel continuous frame carrying State Highway 186 over Interstate 40 - Franklin in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2028. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 186
CrossesInterstate 40 - Franklin
Location@ JCT I 40 & 186
RouteState Highway 186
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.50471, -93.75775
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2018)
Projected traffic615 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 186 over Interstate 40 - Franklin built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 186 over Interstate 40 - 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 186 over Interstate 40 - Franklin carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 186 over Interstate 40 - Franklin?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 186 over Interstate 40 - Franklin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.