US Bridges

Franks Cemetary/Za over Dials Creek

Good

Monroe County, Arkansas · 1.24 Miles East JCT SH 17 · Structure no. 000000000004777

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franks Cemetary/Za over Dials Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Franks Cemetary/Za over Dials Creek in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2016. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFranks Cemetary/Za
CrossesDials Creek
Location1.24 Miles East JCT SH 17
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates34.55439, -91.15305
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic83 by 2016
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Franks Cemetary/Za over Dials Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franks Cemetary/Za over Dials 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Franks Cemetary/Za over Dials Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Franks Cemetary/Za over Dials Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Franks Cemetary/Za over Dials Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.