US Bridges

French Prairie Rd. over Prairie Creek-Logan Co.

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Arkansas · 3.08 E Lucas · Structure no. 000000000014739

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
334
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

French Prairie Rd. over Prairie Creek-Logan Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying French Prairie Rd. over Prairie Creek-Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 95 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFrench Prairie Rd.
CrossesPrairie Creek-Logan Co.
Location3.08 E Lucas
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.07333, -94.08389
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was French Prairie Rd. over Prairie Creek-Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is French Prairie Rd. over Prairie 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does French Prairie Rd. over Prairie Creek-Logan Co. carry?

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

How long is French Prairie Rd. over Prairie Creek-Logan Co.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns French Prairie Rd. over Prairie Creek-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.