US Bridges

SH 41-FRANKLIN Co. over Perry Creek

Good

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.9 MI N JCT SH 22 & 41 · Structure no. 0000000000M0865

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
918
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 41-FRANKLIN Co. over Perry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 41-FRANKLIN Co. over Perry Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 918 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 41-FRANKLIN Co.
CrossesPerry Creek
Location0.9 MI N JCT SH 22 & 41
RouteState Highway 41
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.3235, -93.93958
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic918 (2018)
Projected traffic870 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 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 41-FRANKLIN Co. over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 41-FRANKLIN Co. over Perry Creek 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 41-FRANKLIN Co. over Perry Creek carry?

About 918 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.