US Bridges

State Highway 309 over Six Mile Creek-Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 2.8 MI NE JCT SH 288 &309 · Structure no. 000000000003980

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 309 over Six Mile Creek-Logan Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 309 over Six Mile Creek-Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,611 by 2028. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesState Highway 309
CrossesSix Mile Creek-Logan Co.
Location2.8 MI NE JCT SH 288 &309
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates35.34869, -93.74829
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 309 over Six Mile Creek-Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is State Highway 309 over Six Mile Creek-Logan Co. 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 June 2023.

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

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.