US Bridges

Greasy Valley Road over Gum Creek-Logan Co.

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Arkansas · 3.56 MI SW of Subiaco · Structure no. 000000000014793

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greasy Valley Road over Gum Creek-Logan Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Greasy Valley Road over Gum Creek-Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGreasy Valley Road
CrossesGum Creek-Logan Co.
Location3.56 MI SW of Subiaco
RouteCounty Highway 50
Coordinates35.26863, -93.66515
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2018)
Projected traffic196 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greasy Valley Road over Gum Creek-Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Greasy Valley Road over Gum 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 Greasy Valley Road over Gum Creek-Logan Co. carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greasy Valley Road over Gum Creek-Logan Co.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Greasy Valley Road over Gum Creek-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.