US Bridges

Shaver Road over Dry Creek-Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 1.82MI E SH 23 · Structure no. 000000000014788

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaver Road over Dry Creek-Logan Co. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Shaver Road over Dry Creek-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 6 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShaver Road
CrossesDry Creek-Logan Co.
Location1.82MI E SH 23
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.26347, -93.88864
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Shaver Road over Dry Creek-Logan Co. built?

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

What condition is Shaver Road over Dry 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 Shaver Road over Dry Creek-Logan Co. carry?

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

How long is Shaver Road over Dry Creek-Logan Co.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Shaver Road over Dry Creek-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.