US Bridges

SH 109-LOGAN Co. over Short Mountain Creek

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 1.17 MI S JCT SH 22 · Structure no. 000000000005606

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 109-LOGAN Co. over Short Mountain Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 109-LOGAN Co. over Short Mountain Creek in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,819 by 2028. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 109-LOGAN Co.
CrossesShort Mountain Creek
Location1.17 MI S JCT SH 22
RouteState Highway 109
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.27514, -93.73166
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,819 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 109-LOGAN Co. over Short Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 109-LOGAN Co. over Short Mountain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 109-LOGAN Co. over Short Mountain Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 109-LOGAN Co. over Short Mountain Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 109-LOGAN Co. over Short Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.