US Bridges

SH 171 Log 1.88 over Wiggins Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 1.88 MI N Garland CO Line · Structure no. 000000000005589

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
639
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 171 Log 1.88 over Wiggins Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SH 171 Log 1.88 over Wiggins 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 639 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 996 by 2028. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 171 Log 1.88
CrossesWiggins Creek
Location1.88 MI N Garland CO Line
RouteState Highway 171
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.48835, -92.88979
Functional classRural Major 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 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic639 (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 1.88 over Wiggins Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 171 Log 1.88 over Wiggins 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 1.88 over Wiggins Creek carry?

About 639 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 171 Log 1.88 over Wiggins Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 171 Log 1.88 over Wiggins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.