Lake Frances Road over Alex Branch-Wash. Co.
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Arkansas · 0.65MI W SH 59 · Structure no. 000000000017401
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Frances Road over Alex Branch-Wash. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Lake Frances Road over Alex Branch-Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Frances Road over Alex Branch-Wash. Co. built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Lake Frances Road over Alex Branch-Wash. 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Frances Road over Alex Branch-Wash. Co. carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lake Frances Road over Alex Branch-Wash. Co.?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Frances Road over Alex Branch-Wash. Co.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.