US Bridges

State Highway 23 over Six Mile Creek-Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 2.23 MI NE Franklin Co.Ln · Structure no. 000000000005388

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
325 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 23 over Six Mile Creek-Logan Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 23 over Six Mile Creek-Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,221 by 2028. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Highway 23
CrossesSix Mile Creek-Logan Co.
Location2.23 MI NE Franklin Co.Ln
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates35.27227, -93.90295
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic3,221 by 2028
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

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 23 over Six Mile Creek-Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 23 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 23 over Six Mile Creek-Logan Co. carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 23 over Six Mile Creek-Logan Co.?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 23 over Six Mile Creek-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.