State Highway 219 over I 40-SEC 12-Franklin Co.
Franklin County, Arkansas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- State Highway 219 over I 40-SEC 12-Franklin Co. in Franklin County, Arkansas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 8,810 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 91 of the 142 inventoried bridges in Franklin County rated fair (64.1%); 14 (9.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel frame |
| Length | about 308 ft |
| Location | @ Jct I 40 & 219 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000005129 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Arkansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Franklin County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate 40 over Creek - Franklin Co. | 1970 | 25,000 | Fair |
| Interstate 40 over Stream - Franklin Co. | 1970 | 25,000 | Fair |
| Interstate 40 over Ditch - Franklin Co. | 1971 | 25,000 | Fair |
| Interstate 40 over East Gar Creek Relief | 1971 | 24,000 | Fair |
| Interstate 40 West over Maxey Creek | 1970 | 12,500 | Good |
| Interstate 40 West over Lone Elm Rd-Franklin Co. | 1970 | 12,500 | Good |
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