US Bridges

SH 41-FRANKLIN Co. over Mill Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 1.0 M S JCT SH 96 & 41 · Structure no. 0000000000M0861

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41-FRANKLIN Co. over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 41-FRANKLIN Co. over Mill Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 41-FRANKLIN Co.
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.0 M S JCT SH 96 & 41
RouteState Highway 41
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.42322, -93.94016
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic361 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 41-FRANKLIN Co. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 41-FRANKLIN Co. over Mill Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 41-FRANKLIN Co. over Mill Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 41-FRANKLIN Co. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SH 41-FRANKLIN Co. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.