US Bridges

State Highway 23 over Galens Cr.-Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.01MI S JCT SH 23 & 217 · Structure no. 0000000000M0540

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 23 over Galens Cr.-Logan Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 23 over Galens Cr.-Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,893 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 23
CrossesGalens Cr.-Logan Co.
Location0.01MI S JCT SH 23 & 217
RouteState Highway 23
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.13321, -93.92218
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic3,893 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$266,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 23 over Galens Cr.-Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 23 over Galens 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 State Highway 23 over Galens Cr.-Logan Co. carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 23 over Galens Cr.-Logan Co.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 23 over Galens Cr.-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.