US Bridges

S. Frankfort St-A over Whig Creek

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.63 Mi. S. Jct. Sh. 7T · Structure no. 000000000022957

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
408
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Frankfort St-A over Whig Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S. Frankfort St-A over Whig Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 408 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2007. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS. Frankfort St-A
CrossesWhig Creek
Location0.63 Mi. S. Jct. Sh. 7T
RouteCity Street 21030
Coordinates35.23765, -93.13058
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2018)
Projected traffic32 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S. Frankfort St-A over Whig Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Frankfort St-A over Whig 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does S. Frankfort St-A over Whig Creek carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is S. Frankfort St-A over Whig Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S. Frankfort St-A over Whig Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.