US Bridges

SH 5-9 Log 0.44 over Fourche Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.44 M E Saline Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000007185

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
504 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5-9 Log 0.44 over Fourche Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 5-9 Log 0.44 over Fourche Creek in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2031. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5-9 Log 0.44
CrossesFourche Creek
Location0.44 M E Saline Co. Line
RouteState Highway 5
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.64793, -92.43688
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2018)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 5-9 Log 0.44 over Fourche Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5-9 Log 0.44 over Fourche Creek 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SH 5-9 Log 0.44 over Fourche Creek carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 5-9 Log 0.44 over Fourche Creek?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5-9 Log 0.44 over Fourche Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.