US Bridges

CR 64-LOGAN Co. over Short Mountain Creek

PoorPosted for load

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.45 MI W SH 309 · Structure no. 000000000014804

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 64-LOGAN Co. over Short Mountain Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 64-LOGAN Co. over Short Mountain Creek in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 97 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 64-LOGAN Co.
CrossesShort Mountain Creek
Location0.45 MI W SH 309
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.30966, -93.74333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2007
Trucks2%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$309,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 64-LOGAN Co. over Short Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is CR 64-LOGAN Co. over Short Mountain Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 64-LOGAN Co. over Short Mountain Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 64-LOGAN Co. over Short Mountain Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 64-LOGAN Co. over Short Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.