US Bridges

Elkins Road over Scotts Creek-Logan Co.

Good

Logan County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI W SH 109 · Structure no. 000000000004630

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkins Road over Scotts Creek-Logan Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elkins Road over Scotts Creek-Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2009. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesElkins Road
CrossesScotts Creek-Logan Co.
Location1.8 MI W SH 109
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.16469, -93.84177
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic54 by 2009
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elkins Road over Scotts Creek-Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elkins Road over Scotts Creek-Logan Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does Elkins Road over Scotts Creek-Logan Co. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elkins Road over Scotts Creek-Logan Co.?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Elkins Road over Scotts Creek-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.