US Bridges

Nortontown Road over Ditch-Franklin Co.

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.49 MI W of County Line · Structure no. 000000000023375

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nortontown Road over Ditch-Franklin Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Nortontown Road over Ditch-Franklin Co. in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 234 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNortontown Road
CrossesDitch-Franklin Co.
Location0.49 MI W of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 539
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.42079, -93.71702
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2018)
Projected traffic135 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Nortontown Road over Ditch-Franklin Co. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nortontown Road over Ditch-Franklin 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nortontown Road over Ditch-Franklin Co. carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nortontown Road over Ditch-Franklin Co.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nortontown Road over Ditch-Franklin Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.