US Bridges

SH 5-9 Log 5.57 over Brodie Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .60 MI S of SH 300 I-10 · Structure no. 000000000002713

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,123
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5-9 Log 5.57 over Brodie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 5-9 Log 5.57 over Brodie Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,123 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,258 by 2028. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5-9 Log 5.57
CrossesBrodie Creek
Location.60 MI S of SH 300 I-10
RouteState Highway 70
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.7031, -92.38243
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,123 (2018)
Projected traffic14,258 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$702,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 5-9 Log 5.57 over Brodie Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 5-9 Log 5.57 over Brodie 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 5-9 Log 5.57 over Brodie Creek carry?

About 10,123 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 5-9 Log 5.57 over Brodie Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5-9 Log 5.57 over Brodie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.