US Bridges

State Highway 109 over Cane Creek Logan Co.

PoorPosted for load

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.50 MI S of Scranton · Structure no. 000000000003356

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
259 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 109 over Cane Creek Logan Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 109 over Cane Creek Logan Co. in Logan 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,282 by 2028. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Highway 109
CrossesCane Creek Logan Co.
Location0.50 MI S of Scranton
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates35.35258, -93.53499
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,282 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 State Highway 109 over Cane Creek Logan Co. built?

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

What condition is State Highway 109 over Cane Creek Logan Co. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 109 over Cane Creek Logan Co. carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 109 over Cane Creek Logan Co.?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 109 over Cane Creek Logan Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.