US Bridges

Richie Road over Ashley Creek Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.54 MI S SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000014772

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richie Road over Ashley Creek Logan Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Richie Road over Ashley 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRichie Road
CrossesAshley Creek Logan Co.
Location0.54 MI S SH 10
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.12316, -93.71175
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.
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 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic123 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$259,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richie Road over Ashley Creek Logan Co. built?

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

What condition is Richie Road over Ashley 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 Richie Road over Ashley Creek Logan Co. carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Richie Road over Ashley Creek Logan Co.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Richie Road over Ashley Creek Logan Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.