US Bridges

State Highway 23 over Wilma Branch - Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.75 MI West of SH 116 · Structure no. 0000000000M0539

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 23 over Wilma Branch - Logan Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 23 over Wilma Branch - Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 23
CrossesWilma Branch - Logan Co.
Location0.75 MI West of SH 116
RouteState Highway 23
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.10074, -93.93491
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 23 over Wilma Branch - Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 23 over Wilma Branch - 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 State Highway 23 over Wilma Branch - Logan Co. carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 23 over Wilma Branch - Logan Co.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 23 over Wilma Branch - Logan Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.