US Bridges

Sandstone Ridge RD over Corn Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Arkansas · 1.12 NE SH 215 · Structure no. 000000000013074

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandstone Ridge RD over Corn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandstone Ridge RD over Corn Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSandstone Ridge RD
CrossesCorn Creek
Location1.12 NE SH 215
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.38521, -93.97217
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2018)
Projected traffic43 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandstone Ridge RD over Corn Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandstone Ridge RD over Corn 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 Sandstone Ridge RD over Corn Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandstone Ridge RD over Corn Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Sandstone Ridge RD over Corn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.