State Highway 22 over Short Mountain Creek
PoorPosted for loadLogan County, Arkansas · 10.35 MI E of Franklin CO · Structure no. 000000000000382
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 262 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 22 over Short Mountain Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 22 over Short Mountain Creek in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 97 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,067 by 2028. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 22 over Short Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is State Highway 22 over Short Mountain Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does State Highway 22 over Short Mountain Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 22 over Short Mountain Creek?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 22 over Short Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.