US Bridges

State Highway 309 over Howe Creek - Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 6.09 MI NW JCT SH 22 &309 · Structure no. 0000000000M2846

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 309 over Howe Creek - Logan Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 309 over Howe Creek - Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,611 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesState Highway 309
CrossesHowe Creek - Logan Co.
Location6.09 MI NW JCT SH 22 &309
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates35.36905, -93.76491
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,611 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 309 over Howe Creek - Logan Co. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 309 over Howe 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 309 over Howe Creek - Logan Co. carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 309 over Howe Creek - Logan Co.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns State Highway 309 over Howe Creek - Logan Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.