US Bridges

State Highway 309 over Six Mile Canal-Logan Co.

PoorPosted for load

Logan County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI SE JCT SH 288-309 · Structure no. 000000000003975

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
268 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 309 over Six Mile Canal-Logan Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 309 over Six Mile Canal-Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,611 by 2028. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesState Highway 309
CrossesSix Mile Canal-Logan Co.
Location1.5 MI SE JCT SH 288-309
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates35.36432, -93.75908
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,611 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 309 over Six Mile Canal-Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 309 over Six Mile Canal-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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 309 over Six Mile Canal-Logan Co. carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 309 over Six Mile Canal-Logan Co.?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 309 over Six Mile Canal-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.