US Bridges

Philpot Road-Frank over East Fork of Gar Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · .25 NE I 40 · Structure no. 0000000000X0446

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philpot Road-Frank over East Fork of Gar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Philpot Road-Frank over East Fork of Gar Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPhilpot Road-Frank
CrossesEast Fork of Gar Creek
Location.25 NE I 40
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyFranklin County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.5103, -93.79749
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2018)
Projected traffic375 by 2007
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Philpot Road-Frank over East Fork of Gar Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Philpot Road-Frank over East Fork of Gar 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 Philpot Road-Frank over East Fork of Gar Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Philpot Road-Frank over East Fork of Gar Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Philpot Road-Frank over East Fork of Gar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.