US Bridges

State Highway 398 over Weldon Cr. - Logan Co.

Good

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.28 MI S SH 22 · Structure no. 000000000005563

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 398 over Weldon Cr. - Logan Co. is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 398 over Weldon Cr. - Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Highway 398
CrossesWeldon Cr. - Logan Co.
Location0.28 MI S SH 22
RouteState Highway 398
Coordinates35.30367, -93.88291
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic336 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 398 over Weldon Cr. - Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 398 over Weldon Cr. - 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 398 over Weldon Cr. - Logan Co. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 398 over Weldon Cr. - Logan Co.?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 398 over Weldon Cr. - Logan Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.