US Bridges

CR52/SPRING Lakerd over Big Shoal Cr.-Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 6.2 MI E SH 309 · Structure no. 000000000021284

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
357
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR52/SPRING Lakerd over Big Shoal Cr.-Logan Co. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR52/SPRING Lakerd over Big Shoal Cr.-Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2002. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR52/SPRING Lakerd
CrossesBig Shoal Cr.-Logan Co.
Location6.2 MI E SH 309
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.19584, -93.54397
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2002
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR52/SPRING Lakerd over Big Shoal Cr.-Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR52/SPRING Lakerd over Big Shoal Cr.-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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR52/SPRING Lakerd over Big Shoal Cr.-Logan Co. carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR52/SPRING Lakerd over Big Shoal Cr.-Logan Co.?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR52/SPRING Lakerd over Big Shoal Cr.-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.