State Highway 309 over Smith Creek-Franklin Co.
GoodFranklin County, Arkansas · 5.1 MI So JCT HWY 23 · Structure no. 000000000006963
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 309 over Smith Creek-Franklin Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 309 over Smith Creek-Franklin Co. in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,007 by 2028. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 309 over Smith Creek-Franklin Co. built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 309 over Smith Creek-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 June 2022.
How much traffic does State Highway 309 over Smith Creek-Franklin Co. carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 309 over Smith Creek-Franklin Co.?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 309 over Smith Creek-Franklin Co.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.