US Bridges

SH 5-7 Log 9.40 over Big Creek

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI W JCT of SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000005926

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5-7 Log 9.40 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 5-7 Log 9.40 over Big Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,261 by 2028. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5-7 Log 9.40
CrossesBig Creek
Location2.5 MI W JCT of SH 9
RouteState Highway 5
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.61663, -92.72663
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,261 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 5-7 Log 9.40 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5-7 Log 9.40 over Big 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 5-7 Log 9.40 over Big Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 5-7 Log 9.40 over Big Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5-7 Log 9.40 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.