US Bridges

SH 171-3 Log 1.63 over Languille Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI E Garld CO L · Structure no. 0000000000M2206

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 171-3 Log 1.63 over Languille Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 171-3 Log 1.63 over Languille Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 171-3 Log 1.63
CrossesLanguille Creek
Location1.6 MI E Garld CO L
RouteState Highway 171
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.43681, -92.92645
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic595 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 171-3 Log 1.63 over Languille Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 171-3 Log 1.63 over Languille 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 171-3 Log 1.63 over Languille Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 171-3 Log 1.63 over Languille Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 171-3 Log 1.63 over Languille Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.