US Bridges

State Highway 309 over Moores Creek - Frank. CO

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 2.4 So of SH 309 & 23 · Structure no. 0000000000M2849

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 309 over Moores Creek - Frank. CO is a concrete channel beam carrying State Highway 309 over Moores Creek - Frank. CO in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,007 by 2028. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Highway 309
CrossesMoores Creek - Frank. CO
Location2.4 So of SH 309 & 23
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates35.43967, -93.82369
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,007 by 2028
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 309 over Moores Creek - Frank. CO built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 309 over Moores Creek - Frank. 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 2022.

How much traffic does State Highway 309 over Moores Creek - Frank. CO carry?

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

How long is State Highway 309 over Moores Creek - Frank. CO?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 309 over Moores Creek - Frank. CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.