US Bridges

Coal Road over Cedar Creek - Frank. Co.

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.43 MI W Alix · Structure no. 000000000013101

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coal Road over Cedar Creek - Frank. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coal Road over Cedar Creek - Frank. Co. in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCoal Road
CrossesCedar Creek - Frank. Co.
Location0.43 MI W Alix
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.42118, -93.73667
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2038
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 Coal Road over Cedar Creek - Frank. Co. built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coal Road over Cedar Creek - 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Coal Road over Cedar Creek - Frank. Co. carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coal Road over Cedar Creek - Frank. Co.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Coal Road over Cedar Creek - Frank. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.