US Bridges

Jennie Road-Frank over U.S. Government Ditch

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI S. of Alix · Structure no. 000000000022891

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennie Road-Frank over U.S. Government Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Jennie Road-Frank over U.S. Government Ditch in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2024. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJennie Road-Frank
CrossesU.S. Government Ditch
Location1.1 MI S. of Alix
RouteCounty Highway 96
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.40789, -93.7266
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2018)
Projected traffic91 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jennie Road-Frank over U.S. Government Ditch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennie Road-Frank over U.S. Government Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jennie Road-Frank over U.S. Government Ditch carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jennie Road-Frank over U.S. Government Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jennie Road-Frank over U.S. Government Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.