North School St. over Doctors Fork
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Arkansas · 0.91 MI N SH 22 · Structure no. 000000000013068
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North School St. over Doctors Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North School St. over Doctors Fork in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 North School St. over Doctors Fork built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is North School St. over Doctors Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does North School St. over Doctors Fork carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is North School St. over Doctors Fork?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns North School St. over Doctors Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.