State Highway 219 over Gar Branch-Franklin Co.
FairFranklin County, Arkansas · 0.21 No JCT 219 & 64 · Structure no. 0000000000A3557
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 219 over Gar Branch-Franklin Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 219 over Gar Branch-Franklin Co. in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 63 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 5 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 219 over Gar Branch-Franklin Co. built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is State Highway 219 over Gar Branch-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 July 2024.
How much traffic does State Highway 219 over Gar Branch-Franklin Co. carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 219 over Gar Branch-Franklin Co.?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 219 over Gar Branch-Franklin Co.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.