Wire Road over Maxey Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Arkansas · Lone Elm · Structure no. 000000000013089
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wire Road over Maxey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wire Road over Maxey Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wire Road over Maxey Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wire Road over Maxey Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Wire Road over Maxey Creek carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wire Road over Maxey Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Wire Road over Maxey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.