US Bridges

SH 105 over Gum Log Relief

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 4.75 M N of JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000006011

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,797
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over Gum Log Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 105 over Gum Log Relief in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,797 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,959 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 105
CrossesGum Log Relief
Location4.75 M N of JCT US 64
RouteState Highway 105
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.30772, -92.94168
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,797 (2018)
Projected traffic3,959 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 105 over Gum Log Relief built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 105 over Gum Log Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 105 over Gum Log Relief carry?

About 2,797 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 105 over Gum Log Relief?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 105 over Gum Log Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.