US Bridges

French Prairie Rd. over Petit Jean River-Logan

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Arkansas · 2.69 MI E JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000014738

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
334
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

French Prairie Rd. over Petit Jean River-Logan is a concrete channel beam carrying French Prairie Rd. over Petit Jean River-Logan in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 334 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2007. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFrench Prairie Rd.
CrossesPetit Jean River-Logan
Location2.69 MI E JCT US 71
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.07275, -94.09031
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2018)
Projected traffic54 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was French Prairie Rd. over Petit Jean River-Logan built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is French Prairie Rd. over Petit Jean River-Logan 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does French Prairie Rd. over Petit Jean River-Logan carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is French Prairie Rd. over Petit Jean River-Logan?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns French Prairie Rd. over Petit Jean River-Logan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.