US Bridges

State Highway 23 over Coal Creek-Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI N JCT HWY 10 · Structure no. 0000000000M0541

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 23 over Coal Creek-Logan Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 23 over Coal Creek-Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,638 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesState Highway 23
CrossesCoal Creek-Logan Co.
Location0.6 MI N JCT HWY 10
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates35.14868, -93.92119
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic5,638 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Coal Creek-Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 23 over Coal 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 State Highway 23 over Coal Creek-Logan Co. carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 23 over Coal Creek-Logan Co.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns State Highway 23 over Coal Creek-Logan Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.