US Bridges

SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Stream

Good

Franklin County, Arkansas · 7.24 MI No of US 64-OZARK · Structure no. 0000000000M0543

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Stream in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,542 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSH 23-FRANKLIN Co.
CrossesStream
Location7.24 MI No of US 64-OZARK
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates35.57806, -93.85874
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,542 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Stream carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 23-FRANKLIN Co. over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.