FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SH 352-Franklin Co

Carrying SH 352-Franklin Co over Creek

2.73 MI E JCT SH 23 & 352, Franklin, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SH 352-Franklin Co

The SH 352-Franklin Co bridge in Franklin, Arkansas carries SH 352-Franklin Co over Creek. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 340 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SH 352-Franklin Co compares

▲ 0.5
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Arkansas bridges
68
Bridges in Franklin · 3 in Poor condition
SH 352-Franklin Co 25.4 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.0
Serviceability /30
19.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
340 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000M3075

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SH 352-Franklin Co is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SH 352-Franklin Co against other structures in Franklin and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SH 352-Franklin Co?

SH 352-Franklin Co in Franklin, Arkansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SH 352-Franklin Co inspected?

SH 352-Franklin Co's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 340 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SH 352-Franklin Co is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SH 352-Franklin Co?

SH 352-Franklin Co has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SH 352-Franklin Co?

SH 352-Franklin Co is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SH 352-Franklin Co and does age affect safety?

SH 352-Franklin Co was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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