US Bridges

Adams Road over White Oak Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.49 M E of CO RD 64 D · Structure no. 000000000013108

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
841
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Road over White Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams Road over White Oak Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 841 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2038. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams Road
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location0.49 M E of CO RD 64 D
RouteCounty Highway 446
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.47614, -93.96677
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic841 (2018)
Projected traffic930 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 Adams Road over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Road over White Oak 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Adams Road over White Oak Creek carry?

About 841 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Adams Road over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Road over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.