US Bridges

State Highway 109 over Russ Creek-Logan Co.

Good

Logan County, Arkansas · 3.26 MI S Johnson CO Line · Structure no. 000000000005653

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 109 over Russ Creek-Logan Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 109 over Russ Creek-Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,832 by 2028. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesState Highway 109
CrossesRuss Creek-Logan Co.
Location3.26 MI S Johnson CO Line
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates35.36446, -93.5356
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,832 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 109 over Russ Creek-Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 109 over Russ Creek-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 August 2022.

How much traffic does State Highway 109 over Russ Creek-Logan Co. carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 109 over Russ Creek-Logan Co.?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 109 over Russ Creek-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.