US Bridges

State Highway 215 over Mountain CR Franklin CO

Good

Franklin County, Arkansas · 1.45 M E SH 23 · Structure no. 000000000006572

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 215 over Mountain CR Franklin CO is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 215 over Mountain CR Franklin CO in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2028. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesState Highway 215
CrossesMountain CR Franklin CO
Location1.45 M E SH 23
RouteState Highway 215
Coordinates35.69133, -93.79027
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2018)
Projected traffic227 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Mountain CR Franklin CO built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 215 over Mountain CR Franklin CO 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does State Highway 215 over Mountain CR Franklin CO carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 215 over Mountain CR Franklin CO?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 215 over Mountain CR Franklin CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.