US Bridges

SH 31 Log 2.58 over Creek

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI N US 70 · Structure no. 0000000000X0660

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 Log 2.58 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 31 Log 2.58 over Creek in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,215 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 31 Log 2.58
CrossesCreek
Location2.5 MI N US 70
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates34.8129, -91.87969
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2018)
Projected traffic6,215 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 31 Log 2.58 over Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 Log 2.58 over Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 31 Log 2.58 over Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 Log 2.58 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 Log 2.58 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.