US Bridges

SH 217-LOGAN Co. over Sugar Creek

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 2.7 MI E Hise Hill Area · Structure no. 000000000005530

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
327 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 217-LOGAN Co. over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 217-LOGAN Co. over Sugar Creek in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,289 by 2028. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 217-LOGAN Co.
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2.7 MI E Hise Hill Area
RouteState Highway 217
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.07717, -93.81856
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,289 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 SH 217-LOGAN Co. over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 217-LOGAN Co. over Sugar Creek 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SH 217-LOGAN Co. over Sugar Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 217-LOGAN Co. over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 217-LOGAN Co. over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.