US Bridges

SH 229-5 Log 1.67 over Saline River

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI from I30 WB FR RD · Structure no. 000000000006715

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 229-5 Log 1.67 over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 229-5 Log 1.67 over Saline River in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,711 by 2028. The structure is 1,229 ft (374.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 229-5 Log 1.67
CrossesSaline River
Location0.1 MI from I30 WB FR RD
RouteState Highway 229
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.56429, -92.61864
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,229 ft (374.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2018)
Projected traffic3,711 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 229-5 Log 1.67 over Saline River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 229-5 Log 1.67 over Saline River 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SH 229-5 Log 1.67 over Saline River carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 229-5 Log 1.67 over Saline River?

The structure is 1,229 ft (374.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 229-5 Log 1.67 over Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.