US Bridges

SH 352-FRANKLIN CO over East Fork Gar Creek

Good

Franklin County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI E SH 219 · Structure no. 000000000005596

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 352-FRANKLIN CO over East Fork Gar Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 352-FRANKLIN CO over East Fork Gar Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 352-FRANKLIN CO
CrossesEast Fork Gar Creek
Location1.5 MI E SH 219
RouteState Highway 352
Coordinates35.5353, -93.78052
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2018)
Projected traffic990 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 352-FRANKLIN CO over East Fork Gar Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 352-FRANKLIN CO over East Fork Gar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 352-FRANKLIN CO over East Fork Gar Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 352-FRANKLIN CO over East Fork Gar Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 352-FRANKLIN CO over East Fork Gar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.