US Bridges

Helton Rd-Logan CO over Booneville Creek

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.21 East SH 217 · Structure no. 000000000019254

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Helton Rd-Logan CO over Booneville Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Helton Rd-Logan CO over Booneville Creek in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHelton Rd-Logan CO
CrossesBooneville Creek
Location0.21 East SH 217
RouteCity Street 25656
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.13428, -93.91089
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 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 width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2018)
Projected traffic129 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Helton Rd-Logan CO over Booneville Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Helton Rd-Logan CO over Booneville 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Helton Rd-Logan CO over Booneville Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Helton Rd-Logan CO over Booneville Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Helton Rd-Logan CO over Booneville Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.