US Bridges

SH 38 Log 12.91 over Lasses Creek

Good

Prairie County, Arkansas · 12.9 E Lonoke CO LN · Structure no. 0000000000X0291

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 38 Log 12.91 over Lasses Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 38 Log 12.91 over Lasses Creek in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,246 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 38 Log 12.91
CrossesLasses Creek
Location12.9 E Lonoke CO LN
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates34.97928, -91.58789
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,246 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 38 Log 12.91 over Lasses Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 38 Log 12.91 over Lasses 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 38 Log 12.91 over Lasses Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 38 Log 12.91 over Lasses Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 38 Log 12.91 over Lasses Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.