US Bridges

SH 215-FRANKLIN CO over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 7.1 MI NE Crawford CO L · Structure no. 0000000000M2348

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 215-FRANKLIN CO over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 215-FRANKLIN CO over Hurricane 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2028. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 215-FRANKLIN CO
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location7.1 MI NE Crawford CO L
RouteState Highway 215
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.62998, -93.96528
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic161 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$282,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 215-FRANKLIN CO over Hurricane Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 215-FRANKLIN CO over Hurricane 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 215-FRANKLIN CO over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 215-FRANKLIN CO over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SH 215-FRANKLIN CO over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.