Wire Road over Possom Trot Creek
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Arkansas · 1.71 M W SH 23 · Structure no. 000000000013087
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wire Road over Possom Trot Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wire Road over Possom Trot Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 96 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2007. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wire Road over Possom Trot Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Wire Road over Possom Trot 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Wire Road over Possom Trot Creek carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wire Road over Possom Trot Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Wire Road over Possom Trot Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.