US Bridges

James Road over Hall Creek

Good

Franklin County, Arkansas · 2.51 N SH 60 · Structure no. 000000000024135

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Road over Hall Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying James Road over Hall Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Road
CrossesHall Creek
Location2.51 N SH 60
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.37172, -94.06453
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 James Road over Hall Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Road over Hall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does James Road over Hall Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is James Road over Hall Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns James Road over Hall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.