US Bridges

State Highway 288 over Ditch-Franklin Co.

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.75 MI E JCT SH 41 & 288 · Structure no. 0000000000M2714

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 288 over Ditch-Franklin Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 288 over Ditch-Franklin Co. in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 288
CrossesDitch-Franklin Co.
Location0.75 MI E JCT SH 41 & 288
RouteState Highway 288
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.36276, -93.92094
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
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 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 State Highway 288 over Ditch-Franklin Co. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 288 over Ditch-Franklin Co. 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 288 over Ditch-Franklin Co. carry?

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

How long is State Highway 288 over Ditch-Franklin Co.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 288 over Ditch-Franklin Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.