US Bridges

SH 217 - Franklin over Rattlesnake Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 3.30 NW SH 23 · Structure no. 0000000000M2357

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 217 - Franklin over Rattlesnake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 217 - Franklin over Rattlesnake Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 217 - Franklin
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location3.30 NW SH 23
RouteState Highway 217
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.23367, -93.99263
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,140 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 217 - Franklin over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 217 - Franklin over Rattlesnake 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 217 - Franklin over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 217 - Franklin over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SH 217 - Franklin over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.