US Bridges

Martin Loop over Briar Creek-Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 1.19 MI E of CO RD 40 · Structure no. 000000000021285

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Loop over Briar Creek-Logan Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Martin Loop over Briar Creek-Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2005. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMartin Loop
CrossesBriar Creek-Logan Co.
Location1.19 MI E of CO RD 40
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.16256, -93.75961
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
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2018)
Projected traffic46 by 2005
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Loop over Briar Creek-Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Loop over Briar 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 Martin Loop over Briar Creek-Logan Co. carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Martin Loop over Briar 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 21 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Loop over Briar Creek-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.