US Bridges

Cotton RD - Logan over Scotts Creek-Logan Co.

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Arkansas · 1.55 MI NE SH116 · Structure no. 000000000014758

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cotton RD - Logan over Scotts Creek-Logan Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Cotton RD - Logan over Scotts 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 5 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCotton RD - Logan
CrossesScotts Creek-Logan Co.
Location1.55 MI NE SH116
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.17202, -93.85858
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cotton RD - Logan over Scotts Creek-Logan Co. built?

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

What condition is Cotton RD - Logan over Scotts 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 Cotton RD - Logan over Scotts Creek-Logan Co. carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cotton RD - Logan over Scotts Creek-Logan Co.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cotton RD - Logan over Scotts Creek-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.