US Bridges

White Rock Mtn. RD over Salt Fork Creek-Frank CO

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 5.78 MI E Crawford CO LN · Structure no. 000000000022473

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Rock Mtn. RD over Salt Fork Creek-Frank CO is a concrete slab carrying White Rock Mtn. RD over Salt Fork Creek-Frank CO in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2022. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWhite Rock Mtn. RD
CrossesSalt Fork Creek-Frank CO
Location5.78 MI E Crawford CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates35.6935, -93.93022
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2002)
Projected traffic13 by 2022
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$262,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Rock Mtn. RD over Salt Fork Creek-Frank CO built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Rock Mtn. RD over Salt Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does White Rock Mtn. RD over Salt Fork Creek-Frank CO carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is White Rock Mtn. RD over Salt Fork Creek-Frank CO?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns White Rock Mtn. RD over Salt Fork Creek-Frank CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.