US Bridges

State Highway 309 over Hixsom Creek-Logan Co.

Fair

Logan County, Arkansas · 0.5 Mi. S. JCT HWY 288 · Structure no. 0000000000X1239

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 309 over Hixsom Creek-Logan Co. is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying State Highway 309 over Hixsom Creek-Logan Co. in Logan County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Highway 309
CrossesHixsom Creek-Logan Co.
Location0.5 Mi. S. JCT HWY 288
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates35.37264, -93.77316
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Hixsom Creek-Logan Co. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 309 over Hixsom 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 September 2024.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.