US Bridges

State Highway 215 over Onion Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI N of Vesta · Structure no. 000000000005634

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 215 over Onion Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 215 over Onion 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Highway 215
CrossesOnion Creek
Location1.1 MI N of Vesta
RouteState Highway 215
Coordinates35.39565, -94.03948
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic615 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 State Highway 215 over Onion Creek built?

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

What condition is State Highway 215 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 215 over Onion Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 215 over Onion Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 215 over Onion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.