US Bridges

Roy Franks Ln. over Racoon Creek-Logan Co.

Poor

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.77 MI S SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000014750

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roy Franks Ln. over Racoon Creek-Logan Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Roy Franks Ln. over Racoon Creek-Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2007. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoy Franks Ln.
CrossesRacoon Creek-Logan Co.
Location0.77 MI S SH 10
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates35.13222, -93.95805
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2018)
Projected traffic98 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roy Franks Ln. over Racoon Creek-Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roy Franks Ln. over Racoon Creek-Logan Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Roy Franks Ln. over Racoon Creek-Logan Co. carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roy Franks Ln. over Racoon Creek-Logan Co.?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Roy Franks Ln. over Racoon Creek-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.