US Bridges

State Highway 23 over Welden Creek-Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.22 MI So SH 22 JCT · Structure no. 000000000005389

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,801
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 23 over Welden Creek-Logan Co. is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 23 over Welden 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 6 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 1,801 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,416 by 2028. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Highway 23
CrossesWelden Creek-Logan Co.
Location0.22 MI So SH 22 JCT
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates35.29811, -93.86864
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,801 (2018)
Projected traffic2,416 by 2028
Trucks11%
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 Welden Creek-Logan Co. built?

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

What condition is State Highway 23 over Welden 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 23 over Welden Creek-Logan Co. carry?

About 1,801 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.