State Highway 23 over Arkansas River & UPRR
PoorFranklin County, Arkansas · 0.125 MI So of Ozark · Structure no. 0000000000A1210
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 1,537 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,925
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 23 over Arkansas River & UPRR is a steel arch - thru carrying State Highway 23 over Arkansas River & UPRR in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,925 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,364 by 2028. The structure is 1,537 ft (468.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.9 mi (135 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 23 over Arkansas River & UPRR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is State Highway 23 over Arkansas River & UPRR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does State Highway 23 over Arkansas River & UPRR carry?
About 6,925 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 23 over Arkansas River & UPRR?
The structure is 1,537 ft (468.5 m) long with a longest span of 473 ft (144.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 23 over Arkansas River & UPRR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.