US Bridges

Co. Rd. 49 Zone E over Ericson Branch-Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.20 MI E HWY 23 · Structure no. 000000000014787

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 49 Zone E over Ericson Branch-Logan Co. is a concrete slab carrying Co. Rd. 49 Zone E over Ericson Branch-Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2007. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 49 Zone E
CrossesEricson Branch-Logan Co.
Location0.20 MI E HWY 23
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.25444, -93.91111
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2018)
Projected traffic170 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 49 Zone E over Ericson Branch-Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 49 Zone E over Ericson Branch-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 Co. Rd. 49 Zone E over Ericson Branch-Logan Co. carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 49 Zone E over Ericson Branch-Logan Co.?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 49 Zone E over Ericson Branch-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.