US Bridges

SH 22 over Mill Creek-Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 3.4 MI E JCT SH 197 · Structure no. 0000000000A0725

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 over Mill Creek-Logan Co. is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 22 over Mill Creek-Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 97 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,953 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 22
CrossesMill Creek-Logan Co.
Location3.4 MI E JCT SH 197
RouteState Highway 22
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.28099, -93.35459
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,953 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$57,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 22 over Mill Creek-Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is SH 22 over Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 22 over Mill Creek-Logan Co. carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 over Mill Creek-Logan Co.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 over Mill Creek-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.