US Bridges

SH 197-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · Old HWY 22 @ New Blaine · Structure no. 000000000001140

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
255 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 197-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 197-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2028. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 197-LOGAN Co.
CrossesLittle Shoal Creek
LocationOld HWY 22 @ New Blaine
RouteState Highway 197
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.28847, -93.42086
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2018)
Projected traffic322 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 197-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 197-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 197-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 197-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SH 197-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.