US Bridges

SH 38 Log 10.16 over Pigeon Roost Cr.

Fair

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 1.0 M E of SH 31 Tnt · Structure no. 000000000003170

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 38 Log 10.16 over Pigeon Roost Cr. is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 38 Log 10.16 over Pigeon Roost Cr. in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 67 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,486 by 2028. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 38 Log 10.16
CrossesPigeon Roost Cr.
Location1.0 M E of SH 31 Tnt
RouteState Highway 38
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.97648, -91.84373
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,486 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$118,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 38 Log 10.16 over Pigeon Roost Cr. built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SH 38 Log 10.16 over Pigeon Roost Cr. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 38 Log 10.16 over Pigeon Roost Cr. carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 38 Log 10.16 over Pigeon Roost Cr.?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 38 Log 10.16 over Pigeon Roost Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.