US Bridges

SH 186-FRANKLIN CO over Snake Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI E US 64 · Structure no. 0000000000M2254

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 186-FRANKLIN CO over Snake Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 186-FRANKLIN CO over Snake 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 977 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesSH 186-FRANKLIN CO
CrossesSnake Creek
Location0.5 MI E US 64
RouteState Highway 186
Coordinates35.4442, -93.75349
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2018)
Projected traffic977 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 186-FRANKLIN CO over Snake Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 186-FRANKLIN CO over Snake 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 186-FRANKLIN CO over Snake Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 186-FRANKLIN CO over Snake Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 186-FRANKLIN CO over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.