US Bridges

Low Bridge Road over Mulberry River-Franklin

Poor

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.11 S. SH 215-3 · Structure no. 000000000022470

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Low Bridge Road over Mulberry River-Franklin is a concrete slab carrying Low Bridge Road over Mulberry River-Franklin 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2007. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLow Bridge Road
CrossesMulberry River-Franklin
Location0.11 S. SH 215-3
RouteCounty Highway 84
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.68506, -93.75305
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2018)
Projected traffic13 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$209,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Low Bridge Road over Mulberry River-Franklin built?

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

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

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

How long is Low Bridge Road over Mulberry River-Franklin?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Low Bridge Road over Mulberry River-Franklin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.