US Bridges

SH 229-03 Lm 13.21 over Francois Creek

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Grant County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI N US 270-POYEN · Structure no. 000000000006744

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
326 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 229-03 Lm 13.21 over Francois Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 229-03 Lm 13.21 over Francois Creek in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2028. The structure is 326 ft (99.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 229-03 Lm 13.21
CrossesFrancois Creek
Location2.0 MI N US 270-POYEN
RouteState Highway 229
CountyGrant County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.35257, -92.63234
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2018)
Projected traffic445 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SH 229-03 Lm 13.21 over Francois Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 229-03 Lm 13.21 over Francois Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 229-03 Lm 13.21 over Francois Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 229-03 Lm 13.21 over Francois Creek?

The structure is 326 ft (99.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 229-03 Lm 13.21 over Francois Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.