US Bridges

SH 22-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI SW JCT SH 197 & 22 · Structure no. 000000000003909

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 22-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,087 by 2028. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 22-LOGAN Co.
CrossesLittle Shoal Creek
Location0.4 MI SW JCT SH 197 & 22
RouteState Highway 22
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.28809, -93.41973
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic3,087 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 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 22-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 22-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 22-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 22-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.