Valley Creek Road over Ball Creek
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Arkansas · 3 MI East of SH 215 · Structure no. 000000000013075
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 183
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Creek Road over Ball Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Creek Road over Ball 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Valley Creek Road over Ball Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Creek Road over Ball 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Creek Road over Ball Creek carry?
About 183 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Valley Creek Road over Ball Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Creek Road over Ball Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.