US Bridges

SH 5 -6 Log 1.47 over Creek

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI E of JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000M0105

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5 -6 Log 1.47 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 5 -6 Log 1.47 over Creek in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,773 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5 -6 Log 1.47
CrossesCreek
Location1.5 MI E of JCT SH 7
RouteState Highway 5
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.59219, -92.96295
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2018)
Projected traffic15,773 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$274,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 5 -6 Log 1.47 over Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5 -6 Log 1.47 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 5 -6 Log 1.47 over Creek carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 5 -6 Log 1.47 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5 -6 Log 1.47 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.