US Bridges

SH 5 Log 6.39 over Magness Creek

Fair

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 4.0 MI N of JCT SH 5 & 89 · Structure no. 000000000005239

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5 Log 6.39 over Magness Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 5 Log 6.39 over Magness Creek in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,716 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5 Log 6.39
CrossesMagness Creek
Location4.0 MI N of JCT SH 5 & 89
RouteState Highway 5
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.03452, -92.0725
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2018)
Projected traffic20,716 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 5 Log 6.39 over Magness Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5 Log 6.39 over Magness 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 5 Log 6.39 over Magness Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 5 Log 6.39 over Magness Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5 Log 6.39 over Magness Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.