US Bridges

SH 323 Log 4.54 over Big Creek Rel

Good

Prairie County, Arkansas · 4.6 MI S JCT SH38&323 · Structure no. 0000000000X0687

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 323 Log 4.54 over Big Creek Rel is a concrete culvert carrying SH 323 Log 4.54 over Big Creek Rel 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesSH 323 Log 4.54
CrossesBig Creek Rel
Location4.6 MI S JCT SH38&323
RouteState Highway 323
Coordinates34.93144, -91.49353
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 4.54 over Big Creek Rel built?

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

What condition is SH 323 Log 4.54 over Big Creek Rel 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 323 Log 4.54 over Big Creek Rel carry?

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

How long is SH 323 Log 4.54 over Big Creek Rel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 323 Log 4.54 over Big Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.