US Bridges

SH 300 Log 0.40 over Brodie Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1 MI E of I-430 · Structure no. 000000000004158

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 300 Log 0.40 over Brodie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 300 Log 0.40 over Brodie Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,184 by 2028. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 300 Log 0.40
CrossesBrodie Creek
Location1 MI E of I-430
RouteState Highway 300
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.71059, -92.38538
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2018)
Projected traffic12,184 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$705,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 300 Log 0.40 over Brodie Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 300 Log 0.40 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 300 Log 0.40 over Brodie Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 300 Log 0.40 over Brodie Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 300 Log 0.40 over Brodie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.