US Bridges

SH 171 Log 0.00 over Boss Island Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · Garland/Hot Spring Coln · Structure no. 000000000005564

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 171 Log 0.00 over Boss Island Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SH 171 Log 0.00 over Boss Island Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 996 by 2028. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSH 171 Log 0.00
CrossesBoss Island Creek
LocationGarland/Hot Spring Coln
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates34.47308, -92.91465
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2018)
Projected traffic996 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Log 0.00 over Boss Island Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 171 Log 0.00 over Boss Island 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 Log 0.00 over Boss Island Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 171 Log 0.00 over Boss Island Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 171 Log 0.00 over Boss Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.