US Bridges

21040-FRANKLIN St. over Branch Nix Creek (city)

FairClosed to traffic

Miller County, Arkansas · 0.12 M N JCT 18th ST · Structure no. 000000000019271

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
559
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

21040-FRANKLIN St. over Branch Nix Creek (city) is a concrete channel beam carrying 21040-FRANKLIN St. over Branch Nix Creek (city) in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 559 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 787 by 2007. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries21040-FRANKLIN St.
CrossesBranch Nix Creek (city)
Location0.12 M N JCT 18th ST
RouteCity Street 21040
CountyMiller County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.4416, -94.02274
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2018)
Projected traffic787 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$263,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 21040-FRANKLIN St. over Branch Nix Creek (city) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21040-FRANKLIN St. over Branch Nix 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 21040-FRANKLIN St. over Branch Nix Creek (city) carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 21040-FRANKLIN St. over Branch Nix Creek (city)?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 21040-FRANKLIN St. over Branch Nix Creek (city)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.