US Bridges

SH 171-2 Log 1.24 over Cooper Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.24 MI NW Hot Springs CO · Structure no. 000000000003268

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,382
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 171-2 Log 1.24 over Cooper Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 171-2 Log 1.24 over Cooper Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,382 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,629 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 171-2 Log 1.24
CrossesCooper Creek
Location1.24 MI NW Hot Springs CO
RouteState Highway 171
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.41959, -92.96485
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,382 (2018)
Projected traffic2,629 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 171-2 Log 1.24 over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 171-2 Log 1.24 over Cooper Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 171-2 Log 1.24 over Cooper Creek carry?

About 2,382 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 171-2 Log 1.24 over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 171-2 Log 1.24 over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.