US Bridges

Potts Road over Prairie Cr. - Frank. Co.

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI North SH 217 · Structure no. 000000000013064

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potts Road over Prairie Cr. - Frank. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Potts Road over Prairie Cr. - Frank. Co. in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPotts Road
CrossesPrairie Cr. - Frank. Co.
Location2.0 MI North SH 217
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.25993, -93.98583
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Potts Road over Prairie Cr. - Frank. Co. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potts Road over Prairie Cr. - Frank. Co. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Potts Road over Prairie Cr. - Frank. Co. carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Potts Road over Prairie Cr. - Frank. Co.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Potts Road over Prairie Cr. - Frank. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.