US Bridges

SH 309-LOGAN Co. over Spillway-Cove Lake

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 8.5 M S of Paris · Structure no. 000000000018115

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
119 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 309-LOGAN Co. over Spillway-Cove Lake is a masonry arch - deck carrying SH 309-LOGAN Co. over Spillway-Cove Lake in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,477 by 2028. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 309-LOGAN Co.
CrossesSpillway-Cove Lake
Location8.5 M S of Paris
RouteState Highway 309
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.23272, -93.62923
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2018)
Projected traffic1,477 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$142,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 309-LOGAN Co. over Spillway-Cove Lake built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 309-LOGAN Co. over Spillway-Cove Lake 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 SH 309-LOGAN Co. over Spillway-Cove Lake carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 309-LOGAN Co. over Spillway-Cove Lake?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SH 309-LOGAN Co. over Spillway-Cove Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.