US Bridges

Old Military Road over Hegwood Creek Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 3.3 MI E SH 309 · Structure no. 000000000014814

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Military Road over Hegwood Creek Logan Co. is a concrete slab carrying Old Military Road over Hegwood Creek Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2007. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Military Road
CrossesHegwood Creek Logan Co.
Location3.3 MI E SH 309
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.30972, -93.67578
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2017)
Projected traffic138 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 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 Hegwood Creek Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Military Road over Hegwood 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 Old Military Road over Hegwood Creek Logan Co. carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Military Road over Hegwood Creek Logan Co.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Military Road over Hegwood Creek Logan Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.