US Bridges

SH 109-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI N JCT SH 109 · Structure no. 0000000000M1774

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,002
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 109-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 109-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,002 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,013 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 109-LOGAN Co.
CrossesLittle Shoal Creek
Location0.5 MI N JCT SH 109
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates35.2987, -93.52719
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 evaluation5: 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,002 (2018)
Projected traffic2,013 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SH 109-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 109-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek 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 SH 109-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek carry?

About 1,002 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 109-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 109-LOGAN Co. over Little Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.