US Bridges

Shores Lake Road over Big Foot Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 2.4 MI W. Jct. Hwy. 23 · Structure no. 000000000023711

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shores Lake Road over Big Foot Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Shores Lake Road over Big Foot Branch in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2022. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesShores Lake Road
CrossesBig Foot Branch
Location2.4 MI W. Jct. Hwy. 23
RouteCounty Highway 111
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.655, -93.86034
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2018)
Projected traffic13 by 2022
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Shores Lake Road over Big Foot Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shores Lake Road over Big Foot Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Shores Lake Road over Big Foot Branch carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shores Lake Road over Big Foot Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Shores Lake Road over Big Foot Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.