US Bridges

SH 31 Log 18.85 over Crooked Creek

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 2.7 MI S of US 70 · Structure no. 0000000000X1109

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 Log 18.85 over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 31 Log 18.85 over Crooked Creek in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 31 Log 18.85
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location2.7 MI S of US 70
RouteState Highway 31
CountyLonoke County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.72576, -91.91658
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 18.85 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 Log 18.85 over Crooked 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 31 Log 18.85 over Crooked Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 31 Log 18.85 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 31 Log 18.85 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.