US Bridges

Short Mountain Rd. over Three Mile Creek-Logan

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Arkansas · 3.12 MI SW SH 309 · Structure no. 000000000023171

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Short Mountain Rd. over Three Mile Creek-Logan is a steel other carrying Short Mountain Rd. over Three Mile Creek-Logan in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2007. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShort Mountain Rd.
CrossesThree Mile Creek-Logan
Location3.12 MI SW SH 309
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.31233, -93.78722
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic27 by 2007
Trucks2%
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

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 Short Mountain Rd. over Three Mile Creek-Logan built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Short Mountain Rd. over Three Mile Creek-Logan 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 Short Mountain Rd. over Three Mile Creek-Logan carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Short Mountain Rd. over Three Mile Creek-Logan?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Short Mountain Rd. over Three Mile Creek-Logan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.