US Bridges

Barber Road over Greasy Creek-Logan Co.

PoorPosted for load

Logan County, Arkansas · 1.51 MI W SH 23 · Structure no. 000000000018117

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
998
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barber Road over Greasy Creek-Logan Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Barber Road over Greasy Creek-Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 998 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBarber Road
CrossesGreasy Creek-Logan Co.
Location1.51 MI W SH 23
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.13017, -93.94187
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic998 (2018)
Projected traffic117 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$73,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barber Road over Greasy Creek-Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barber Road over Greasy Creek-Logan Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Barber Road over Greasy Creek-Logan Co. carry?

About 998 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barber Road over Greasy Creek-Logan Co.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Barber Road over Greasy Creek-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.