US Bridges

SH 290-1 Log 9.93 over Coopers Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 0.10 MI W JCT SH 290 &171 · Structure no. 000000000005339

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 290-1 Log 9.93 over Coopers Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 290-1 Log 9.93 over Coopers Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,549 by 2028. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 290-1 Log 9.93
CrossesCoopers Creek
Location0.10 MI W JCT SH 290 &171
RouteState Highway 290
Coordinates34.4179, -92.9654
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,549 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 290-1 Log 9.93 over Coopers Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 290-1 Log 9.93 over Coopers 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 290-1 Log 9.93 over Coopers Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 290-1 Log 9.93 over Coopers Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 290-1 Log 9.93 over Coopers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.