US Bridges

State Highway 23 over Ditch - Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.07 MI NE of Franklin CO · Structure no. 0000000000M0542

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 23 over Ditch - Logan Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 23 over Ditch - Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,221 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 23
CrossesDitch - Logan Co.
Location0.07 MI NE of Franklin CO
RouteState Highway 23
CountyLogan County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.24275, -93.91922
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic3,221 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ditch - Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 23 over Ditch - Logan Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.