State Highway 217 over Onion Creek
FairFranklin County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI W of Vesta · Structure no. 000000000005503
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 221
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 217 over Onion Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 217 over Onion Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 217 over Onion Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 217 over Onion 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does State Highway 217 over Onion Creek carry?
About 221 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 217 over Onion Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 217 over Onion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.