US Bridges

SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Rock Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 5.0 MI N JCT SH 352 · Structure no. 000000000005260

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Rock Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Rock Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,542 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 23-FRANKLIN Co.
CrossesRock Creek
Location5.0 MI N JCT SH 352
RouteState Highway 23
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.61225, -93.83878
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
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 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 (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,542 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Rock 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 Rock Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.