US Bridges

SH 23-LOGAN Co. over Petit Jean River Relief

Poor

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.61 MI N JCT SH 23 & 116 · Structure no. 000000000003368

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
540 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 23-LOGAN Co. over Petit Jean River Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH 23-LOGAN Co. over Petit Jean River Relief in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,893 by 2028. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 23-LOGAN Co.
CrossesPetit Jean River Relief
Location0.61 MI N JCT SH 23 & 116
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates35.11449, -93.92371
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadH 20
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic3,893 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 23-LOGAN Co. over Petit Jean River Relief built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 23-LOGAN Co. over Petit Jean River Relief 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 SH 23-LOGAN Co. over Petit Jean River Relief carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 23-LOGAN Co. over Petit Jean River Relief?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 23-LOGAN Co. over Petit Jean River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.