US Bridges

State Highway 197 over Cane Creek-Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.63 MI E of Scranton · Structure no. 000000000005616

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
327 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 197 over Cane Creek-Logan Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 197 over Cane Creek-Logan Co. 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,477 by 2028. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 197
CrossesCane Creek-Logan Co.
Location0.63 MI E of Scranton
RouteState Highway 197
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.36024, -93.52537
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 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 width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,477 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 State Highway 197 over Cane Creek-Logan Co. built?

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

What condition is State Highway 197 over Cane 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 197 over Cane Creek-Logan Co. carry?

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

How long is State Highway 197 over Cane Creek-Logan Co.?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 197 over Cane Creek-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.