US Bridges

State Highway 215 over Mill Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.9 MI S. JCT HWY 96 · Structure no. 000000000005678

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 215 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 215 over Mill Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2028. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Highway 215
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.9 MI S. JCT HWY 96
RouteState Highway 215
Coordinates35.42424, -94.04812
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
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 215 over Mill 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 215 over Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is State Highway 215 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 215 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.