US Bridges

SH 217-LOGAN Co. over Petit Jean River

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI SE JCT SH 23 & 217 · Structure no. 000000000005565

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
582 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 217-LOGAN Co. over Petit Jean River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 217-LOGAN Co. over Petit Jean River in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,289 by 2028. The structure is 582 ft (177.4 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.
CrossesPetit Jean River
Location1.2 MI SE JCT SH 23 & 217
RouteState Highway 217
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.12307, -93.89977
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length582 ft (177.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (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 Petit Jean River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 217-LOGAN Co. over Petit Jean River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 217-LOGAN Co. over Petit Jean River carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 217-LOGAN Co. over Petit Jean River?

The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 217-LOGAN Co. over Petit Jean River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.