US Bridges

State Highway 215 over Indian Creek-Franklin CO

Good

Franklin County, Arkansas · 7.67 MI E of SH 23 · Structure no. 000000000022246

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 215 over Indian Creek-Franklin CO is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 215 over Indian Creek-Franklin CO in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2038. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesState Highway 215
CrossesIndian Creek-Franklin CO
Location7.67 MI E of SH 23
RouteState Highway 215
Coordinates35.68437, -93.7113
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic290 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 215 over Indian Creek-Franklin CO built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 215 over Indian Creek-Franklin CO in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 215 over Indian Creek-Franklin CO carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 215 over Indian Creek-Franklin CO?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 215 over Indian Creek-Franklin CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.