US Bridges

SH 10 Log 14.11 over Nowlin Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 3.63 MI W SH 300 · Structure no. 000000000002362

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 Log 14.11 over Nowlin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 10 Log 14.11 over Nowlin Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,574 by 2028. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 10 Log 14.11
CrossesNowlin Creek
Location3.63 MI W SH 300
RouteState Highway 10
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.83755, -92.55128
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic5,574 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$535,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 10 Log 14.11 over Nowlin Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 10 Log 14.11 over Nowlin 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 10 Log 14.11 over Nowlin Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 Log 14.11 over Nowlin Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 10 Log 14.11 over Nowlin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.