US Bridges

SH 300 Log 16.96 over Big Maumelle River

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 3.3 MI N JCT SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000005812

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
277 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 300 Log 16.96 over Big Maumelle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 300 Log 16.96 over Big Maumelle River in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,407 by 2028. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 300 Log 16.96
CrossesBig Maumelle River
Location3.3 MI N JCT SH 10
RouteState Highway 300
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.85184, -92.48377
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2018)
Projected traffic4,407 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 300 Log 16.96 over Big Maumelle River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 300 Log 16.96 over Big Maumelle River 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does SH 300 Log 16.96 over Big Maumelle River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 300 Log 16.96 over Big Maumelle River?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 300 Log 16.96 over Big Maumelle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.