US Bridges

SH 323 Log 4.20 over Big Creek

Good

Prairie County, Arkansas · 4.3 MI S SH 38 & 323 · Structure no. 000000000006214

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 323 Log 4.20 over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 323 Log 4.20 over Big Creek in Prairie 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2028. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesSH 323 Log 4.20
CrossesBig Creek
Location4.3 MI S SH 38 & 323
RouteState Highway 323
Coordinates34.93629, -91.49329
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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic324 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 323 Log 4.20 over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 323 Log 4.20 over Big 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SH 323 Log 4.20 over Big Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 323 Log 4.20 over Big Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 323 Log 4.20 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.