US Bridges

Pond Creek Road over Pond Creek-Franklin Co.

Poor

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.21 MI S US 64 · Structure no. 000000000013078

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Creek Road over Pond Creek-Franklin Co. is a concrete slab carrying Pond Creek Road over Pond Creek-Franklin Co. in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, 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 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.

It carries about 241 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2007. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPond Creek Road
CrossesPond Creek-Franklin Co.
Location0.21 MI S US 64
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates35.46448, -93.77834
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2018)
Projected traffic241 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$226,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pond Creek Road over Pond Creek-Franklin Co. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond Creek Road over Pond Creek-Franklin Co. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pond Creek Road over Pond Creek-Franklin Co. carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pond Creek Road over Pond Creek-Franklin Co.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Pond Creek Road over Pond Creek-Franklin Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.