US Bridges

Wire Road over Cravens Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Arkansas · 3.67 M W SH 23 · Structure no. 000000000013088

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wire Road over Cravens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wire Road over Cravens Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 60 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWire Road
CrossesCravens Creek
Location3.67 M W SH 23
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.54644, -93.9223
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic226 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wire Road over Cravens Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Wire Road over Cravens 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wire Road over Cravens Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wire Road over Cravens Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wire Road over Cravens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.