US Bridges

Dogwood Lane over Cravens Creek-Frank. CO

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 1.7 NE CO RD 72 · Structure no. 000000000020197

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogwood Lane over Cravens Creek-Frank. CO is a concrete channel beam carrying Dogwood Lane over Cravens Creek-Frank. CO in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2007. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDogwood Lane
CrossesCravens Creek-Frank. CO
Location1.7 NE CO RD 72
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.53953, -93.92184
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2018)
Projected traffic54 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dogwood Lane over Cravens Creek-Frank. CO built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dogwood Lane over Cravens 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Dogwood Lane over Cravens Creek-Frank. CO carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dogwood Lane over Cravens Creek-Frank. CO?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Dogwood Lane over Cravens Creek-Frank. CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.