US Bridges

SH38 Overpass over US 67 Log 5.39

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · US 67 Mile Marker 21 · Structure no. 000000000007401

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH38 Overpass over US 67 Log 5.39 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH38 Overpass over US 67 Log 5.39 in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,640 by 2040. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH38 Overpass
CrossesUS 67 Log 5.39
LocationUS 67 Mile Marker 21
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates34.99564, -92.00565
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2019)
Projected traffic11,640 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH38 Overpass over US 67 Log 5.39 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH38 Overpass over US 67 Log 5.39 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SH38 Overpass over US 67 Log 5.39 carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH38 Overpass over US 67 Log 5.39?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SH38 Overpass over US 67 Log 5.39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.