US Bridges

SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over White Oak Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.15 MI N JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000000005259

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over White Oak Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over White Oak Creek 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,344 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 23-FRANKLIN Co.
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location0.15 MI N JCT I-40
RouteState Highway 23
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.52691, -93.86339
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,344 by 2028
Trucks8%
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

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 SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over White Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over White Oak Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over White Oak Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.