US Bridges

Norton Town Road over Myal Creek-Franklin Co.

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI W. of County Line · Structure no. 000000000013112

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norton Town Road over Myal Creek-Franklin Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norton Town Road over Myal Creek-Franklin Co. in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorton Town Road
CrossesMyal Creek-Franklin Co.
Location0.4 MI W. of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 539
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.42067, -93.71562
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2018)
Projected traffic250 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norton Town Road over Myal Creek-Franklin Co. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norton Town Road over Myal 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 Norton Town Road over Myal Creek-Franklin Co. carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Norton Town Road over Myal Creek-Franklin Co.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Norton Town Road over Myal Creek-Franklin Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.