US Bridges

SH 182 Log 1.05 over Little Sugarloaf Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Arkansas · 0.74 M S JCT US 70 & 182 · Structure no. 0000000000M2243

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 182 Log 1.05 over Little Sugarloaf Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 182 Log 1.05 over Little Sugarloaf Creek in Montgomery County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 865 by 2028. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 182 Log 1.05
CrossesLittle Sugarloaf Creek
Location0.74 M S JCT US 70 & 182
RouteState Highway 182
Coordinates34.35328, -93.44749
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2018)
Projected traffic865 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 182 Log 1.05 over Little Sugarloaf Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 182 Log 1.05 over Little Sugarloaf 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 182 Log 1.05 over Little Sugarloaf Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 182 Log 1.05 over Little Sugarloaf Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SH 182 Log 1.05 over Little Sugarloaf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.