US Bridges

SH 302 Log 1.95 over Mellon Creek

Fair

Prairie County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI W JCT SH 249 · Structure no. 0000000000M3591

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 302 Log 1.95 over Mellon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 302 Log 1.95 over Mellon Creek in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 75 years old, older 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 302 Log 1.95
CrossesMellon Creek
Location1.1 MI W JCT SH 249
RouteState Highway 302
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.86164, -91.62197
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic499 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 302 Log 1.95 over Mellon Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SH 302 Log 1.95 over Mellon Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 302 Log 1.95 over Mellon Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 302 Log 1.95 over Mellon Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SH 302 Log 1.95 over Mellon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.