US Bridges

Franklin St. over Town Creek (city)

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 0.48 MI E JCT U.S. 278 · Structure no. 000000000021493

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin St. over Town Creek (city) is a concrete culvert carrying Franklin St. over Town Creek (city) in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2014. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin St.
CrossesTown Creek (city)
Location0.48 MI E JCT U.S. 278
RouteCity Street 21040
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.77883, -93.67649
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2018)
Projected traffic212 by 2014
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Franklin St. over Town Creek (city) built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin St. over Town Creek (city) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin St. over Town Creek (city) carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Franklin St. over Town Creek (city)?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Franklin St. over Town Creek (city)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.