Franklin County Bridge Report Card
Franklin County scores 66 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Franklin County, Arkansas
Franklin County has 142 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 14 rated poor and 4 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.9% is above the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,321 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Franklin County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 66/100 (D). The county has 142 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 14 in poor condition and 4 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,321 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 9.9% | 19.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.4% of measured traffic | 3.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.8% | 5.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 61 years vs 48 nationally | 5.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 369,804 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 9.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 61 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 16,321 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Franklin County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Creek Road over Pond Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 365 | 1930 |
| Norton Town Road over Reeves Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 234 | 1930 |
| Low Bridge Road over Mulberry River-franklin | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11 | 1940 |
| State Highway 23 over Arkansas River & Uprr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,925 | 1930 |
| US Highway 64 over Hicks Creek-franklin Co. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,700 | 1931 |
| SH 23-franklin Co. over North White Oak Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,732 | 1951 |
| SH 23-franklin Co over Mulberry River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1935 |
| Wire Road over Maxey Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 410 | 1960 |
| Wire Road over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 410 | 1986 |
| Stagecoach RD over East Fork Gar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1960 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.