US Bridges

State Highway 217 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI W JCT SH 215 & 217 · Structure no. 0000000000M3287

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
221
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 217 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Highway 217 over Turkey Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 84 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 217
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.8 MI W JCT SH 215 & 217
RouteState Highway 217
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.38569, -94.07669
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2018)
Projected traffic348 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 217 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is State Highway 217 over Turkey 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 217 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 217 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 217 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.