US Bridges

Richie Rd. over Ashley Creek-Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.43 MI S SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000020409

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richie Rd. over Ashley Creek-Logan Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Richie Rd. over Ashley Creek-Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2007. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRichie Rd.
CrossesAshley Creek-Logan Co.
Location0.43 MI S SH 10
RouteCity Street 53865
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.12467, -93.71191
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic293 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richie Rd. over Ashley Creek-Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richie Rd. over Ashley 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Richie Rd. over Ashley Creek-Logan Co. carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Richie Rd. over Ashley Creek-Logan Co.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Richie Rd. over Ashley Creek-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.