Wire Road over Creek
PoorFranklin County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI West SH 23 · Structure no. 000000000020503
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wire Road over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wire Road over Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wire Road over Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wire Road over 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 Wire Road over Creek carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wire Road over Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns Wire Road over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.