US Bridges

Potts Road over Six Mile Creek Tributary

Good

Franklin County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI North of SH 217 · Structure no. 000000000024176

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potts Road over Six Mile Creek Tributary is a concrete channel beam carrying Potts Road over Six Mile Creek Tributary in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPotts Road
CrossesSix Mile Creek Tributary
Location1.4 MI North of SH 217
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.25099, -93.98616
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic84 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Potts Road over Six Mile Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potts Road over Six Mile Creek Tributary 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Potts Road over Six Mile Creek Tributary carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Potts Road over Six Mile Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Potts Road over Six Mile Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.