Norton Town Road over Reeves Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Arkansas · 0.87 MI W. of County Line · Structure no. 000000000013111
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 234
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Norton Town Road over Reeves Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norton Town Road over Reeves Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2007. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Norton Town Road over Reeves Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Norton Town Road over Reeves 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Norton Town Road over Reeves Creek carry?
About 234 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Norton Town Road over Reeves Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Norton Town Road over Reeves Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.