US Bridges

State Highway 215 over Herrods Creek - Franklin

Good

Franklin County, Arkansas · 4.81 MI E of SH 23 · Structure no. 000000000006646

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 215 over Herrods Creek - Franklin is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 215 over Herrods Creek - Franklin in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2028. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesState Highway 215
CrossesHerrods Creek - Franklin
Location4.81 MI E of SH 23
RouteState Highway 215
Coordinates35.68803, -93.74797
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic134 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Herrods Creek - Franklin built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 215 over Herrods Creek - Franklin 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does State Highway 215 over Herrods Creek - Franklin carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 215 over Herrods Creek - Franklin?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 215 over Herrods Creek - Franklin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.