US Bridges

Johnson Road-Logan over Short Mountain Creek

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.36 MI W SH 309 · Structure no. 000000000014845

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Road-Logan over Short Mountain Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Road-Logan over Short Mountain Creek in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2007. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Road-Logan
CrossesShort Mountain Creek
Location0.36 MI W SH 309
RouteCounty Highway 702
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.26778, -93.68828
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2018)
Projected traffic54 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Road-Logan over Short Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Road-Logan over Short Mountain Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Road-Logan over Short Mountain Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Road-Logan over Short Mountain Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road-Logan over Short Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.