US Bridges

Dublin Road over Mud Branch Logan County

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI N of Dublin Logan · Structure no. 000000000014823

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
857
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dublin Road over Mud Branch Logan County is a concrete culvert carrying Dublin Road over Mud Branch Logan County in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 857 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDublin Road
CrossesMud Branch Logan County
Location1.5 MI N of Dublin Logan
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.38358, -93.47117
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2018)
Projected traffic142 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$197,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dublin Road over Mud Branch Logan County built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dublin Road over Mud Branch 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 Dublin Road over Mud Branch Logan County carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dublin Road over Mud Branch Logan County?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Dublin Road over Mud Branch Logan County?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.