US Bridges

Barber Rd-Logan CO over Polecat Branch

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.05 MI E Cord 505 Zone I · Structure no. 000000000018120

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barber Rd-Logan CO over Polecat Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Barber Rd-Logan CO over Polecat Branch in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBarber Rd-Logan CO
CrossesPolecat Branch
Location0.05 MI E Cord 505 Zone I
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.1295, -94.04758
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.
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic117 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$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barber Rd-Logan CO over Polecat Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Barber Rd-Logan CO over Polecat Branch 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 Barber Rd-Logan CO over Polecat Branch carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barber Rd-Logan CO over Polecat Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Barber Rd-Logan CO over Polecat Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.