US Bridges

Ferguson Valley RD over Rocky Creek Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.06 MI S SH 23 · Structure no. 000000000014753

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferguson Valley RD over Rocky Creek Logan Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferguson Valley RD over Rocky Creek Logan Co. 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 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2007. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFerguson Valley RD
CrossesRocky Creek Logan Co.
Location0.06 MI S SH 23
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.21583, -93.94055
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2018)
Projected traffic54 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferguson Valley RD over Rocky Creek Logan Co. built?

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

What condition is Ferguson Valley RD over Rocky 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ferguson Valley RD over Rocky Creek Logan Co. carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ferguson Valley RD over Rocky Creek Logan Co.?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Ferguson Valley RD over Rocky Creek Logan Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.