US Bridges

Old Military Road over Shoal Creek Logan County

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI E SH 109 Logan CO · Structure no. 000000000014810

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Military Road over Shoal Creek Logan County is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Military Road over Shoal Creek Logan County in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2007. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Military Road
CrossesShoal Creek Logan County
Location1.4 MI E SH 109 Logan CO
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.29731, -93.50252
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic111 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Military Road over Shoal Creek Logan County built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Military Road over Shoal Creek Logan County 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old Military Road over Shoal Creek Logan County carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Military Road over Shoal Creek Logan County?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Old Military Road over Shoal Creek Logan County?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.