US Bridges

County Road 71 over Hegwood Creek-Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 1.45 MI No SH 22 · Structure no. 000000000014815

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 71 over Hegwood Creek-Logan Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 71 over Hegwood Creek-Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2007. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 71
CrossesHegwood Creek-Logan Co.
Location1.45 MI No SH 22
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.31583, -93.68611
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.
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 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2018)
Projected traffic125 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 71 over Hegwood Creek-Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is County Road 71 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 71 over Hegwood Creek-Logan Co. carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 71 over Hegwood Creek-Logan Co.?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 71 over Hegwood Creek-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.