US Bridges

Old Dixonville Rd. over Francois Creek Relief

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 7 MI East of Malvern · Structure no. 000000000020793

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dixonville Rd. over Francois Creek Relief is a steel continuous other carrying Old Dixonville Rd. over Francois Creek Relief in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Dixonville Rd.
CrossesFrancois Creek Relief
Location7 MI East of Malvern
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.38694, -92.67502
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2018)
Projected traffic203 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Dixonville Rd. over Francois Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dixonville Rd. over Francois Creek Relief 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Old Dixonville Rd. over Francois Creek Relief carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Dixonville Rd. over Francois Creek Relief?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dixonville Rd. over Francois Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.