US Bridges

Low Bridge Road over Mulberry River - Frank.

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · JCT of 215 & 84 · Structure no. 000000000022469

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Low Bridge Road over Mulberry River - Frank. is a concrete slab carrying Low Bridge Road over Mulberry River - Frank. in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2022. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLow Bridge Road
CrossesMulberry River - Frank.
LocationJCT of 215 & 84
RouteCounty Highway 84
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.68483, -93.75283
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2018)
Projected traffic13 by 2022
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Low Bridge Road over Mulberry River - Frank. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Low Bridge Road over Mulberry River - Frank. 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 Low Bridge Road over Mulberry River - Frank. carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Low Bridge Road over Mulberry River - Frank.?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Low Bridge Road over Mulberry River - Frank.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.