US Bridges

Daniels Lane over Chigger Creek-Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · .01 MI E SH 109 · Structure no. 000000000014848

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daniels Lane over Chigger Creek-Logan Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Daniels Lane over Chigger Creek-Logan Co. 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 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2006. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesDaniels Lane
CrossesChigger Creek-Logan Co.
Location.01 MI E SH 109
RouteCounty Highway 731
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.24306, -93.7725
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.
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 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2018)
Projected traffic67 by 2006
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Daniels Lane over Chigger Creek-Logan Co. built?

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

What condition is Daniels Lane over Chigger 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Daniels Lane over Chigger Creek-Logan Co. carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Daniels Lane over Chigger Creek-Logan Co.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Daniels Lane over Chigger Creek-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.