US Bridges

SH 105 over Gumlog Creek

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · 1.9 MI N JCT SH 247&105 · Structure no. 000000000006474

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,797
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over Gumlog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 105 over Gumlog Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,797 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,959 by 2028. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 105
CrossesGumlog Creek
Location1.9 MI N JCT SH 247&105
RouteState Highway 105
Coordinates35.30488, -92.94169
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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 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 105 over Gumlog Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 105 over Gumlog 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 105 over Gumlog Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 105 over Gumlog Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 105 over Gumlog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.