US Bridges

State Highway 41 over Six Mile Creek Franklin

Good

Franklin County, Arkansas · 2.2 Mile N. of Logan Coun · Structure no. 000000000006956

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 41 over Six Mile Creek Franklin is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 41 over Six Mile Creek Franklin in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2038. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Highway 41
CrossesSix Mile Creek Franklin
Location2.2 Mile N. of Logan Coun
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates35.26801, -93.93602
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic230 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 41 over Six Mile Creek Franklin built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 41 over Six Mile 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 41 over Six Mile Creek Franklin carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 41 over Six Mile Creek Franklin?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 41 over Six Mile Creek Franklin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.