US Bridges

Cord 44-LOGAN Co. over Little Alex Creek

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 1.38MI W of SH 109 · Structure no. 000000000014784

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cord 44-LOGAN Co. over Little Alex Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cord 44-LOGAN Co. over Little Alex Creek in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCord 44-LOGAN Co.
CrossesLittle Alex Creek
Location1.38MI W of SH 109
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.19083, -93.82806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$189,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cord 44-LOGAN Co. over Little Alex Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cord 44-LOGAN Co. over Little Alex Creek 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 Cord 44-LOGAN Co. over Little Alex Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cord 44-LOGAN Co. over Little Alex Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Cord 44-LOGAN Co. over Little Alex Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.