US Bridges

SH 352-FRANKLIN CO over Halmnes Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 3.7 MI E SH 219 · Structure no. 000000000005597

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

About this bridge

SH 352-FRANKLIN CO over Halmnes Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 352-FRANKLIN CO over Halmnes 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 352-FRANKLIN CO
CrossesHalmnes Creek
Location3.7 MI E SH 219
RouteState Highway 352
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.53064, -93.74479
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 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 Halmnes Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 352-FRANKLIN CO over Halmnes 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 352-FRANKLIN CO over Halmnes Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 352-FRANKLIN CO over Halmnes Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 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 Halmnes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.