US Bridges

Lone Oak RD over Possom Trot CR -Frank CO

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.75MI No of I-40 · Structure no. 000000000013092

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Oak RD over Possom Trot CR -Frank CO is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lone Oak RD over Possom Trot CR -Frank CO in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLone Oak RD
CrossesPossom Trot CR -Frank CO
Location0.75MI No of I-40
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.53472, -93.9
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
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$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lone Oak RD over Possom Trot CR -Frank CO built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lone Oak RD over Possom Trot CR -Frank CO 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lone Oak RD over Possom Trot CR -Frank CO carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lone Oak RD over Possom Trot CR -Frank CO?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Oak RD over Possom Trot CR -Frank CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.