US Bridges

East Church Street over Cedar Creek-Franklin Co.

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI West of SH 186 · Structure no. 000000000013102

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
363
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Church Street over Cedar Creek-Franklin Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Church Street over Cedar Creek-Franklin Co. in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast Church Street
CrossesCedar Creek-Franklin Co.
Location0.6 MI West of SH 186
RouteCounty Highway 98
Coordinates35.42869, -93.74168
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Church Street over Cedar Creek-Franklin Co. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Church Street over Cedar Creek-Franklin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does East Church Street over Cedar Creek-Franklin Co. carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Church Street over Cedar Creek-Franklin Co.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns East Church Street over Cedar Creek-Franklin Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.