US Bridges

Lone Elm Road over Maxey Creek Tributary

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · Lone Elm · Structure no. 000000000013084

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Elm Road over Maxey Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Lone Elm Road over Maxey Creek Tributary in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2007. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLone Elm Road
CrossesMaxey Creek Tributary
LocationLone Elm
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates35.54571, -93.96524
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic67 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lone Elm Road over Maxey Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Lone Elm Road over Maxey Creek Tributary 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lone Elm Road over Maxey Creek Tributary carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lone Elm Road over Maxey Creek Tributary?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Lone Elm Road over Maxey Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.