US Bridges

SH 13 Log 0.88 over Crooked Creek

Poor

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 4.0 MI S of Humnoke · Structure no. 0000000000M3219

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 13 Log 0.88 over Crooked Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 13 Log 0.88 over Crooked 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2028. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSH 13 Log 0.88
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location4.0 MI S of Humnoke
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates34.48651, -91.75877
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2018)
Projected traffic746 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 13 Log 0.88 over Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 13 Log 0.88 over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 13 Log 0.88 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 13 Log 0.88 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 13 Log 0.88 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.