Potts Road over Rattlesnake Creek
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Arkansas · 0.3 M N HWY 217 · Structure no. 000000000013066
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Potts Road over Rattlesnake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Potts Road over Rattlesnake Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2007. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Potts Road over Rattlesnake Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Potts Road over Rattlesnake Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Potts Road over Rattlesnake Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Potts Road over Rattlesnake Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Potts Road over Rattlesnake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.