US Bridges

SH 171-2 Log 1.45 over Cooper Creek

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI N SH 290 · Structure no. 000000000007066

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 171-2 Log 1.45 over Cooper Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 171-2 Log 1.45 over Cooper Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2038. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 171-2 Log 1.45
CrossesCooper Creek
Location0.4 MI N SH 290
RouteState Highway 171
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.42228, -92.96644
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 1.45 over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 171-2 Log 1.45 over Cooper Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 171-2 Log 1.45 over Cooper Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 171-2 Log 1.45 over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 171-2 Log 1.45 over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.