US Bridges

SH 5 -7 Log 17.93 over Salt Creek

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · 1.22 MI No JCT I-30 & 35 · Structure no. 0000000000M0121

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,102
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5 -7 Log 17.93 over Salt Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 5 -7 Log 17.93 over Salt Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 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 8,102 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,494 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5 -7 Log 17.93
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1.22 MI No JCT I-30 & 35
RouteState Highway 5
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.58963, -92.59292
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,102 (2018)
Projected traffic16,494 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$655,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 5 -7 Log 17.93 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5 -7 Log 17.93 over Salt 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 5 -7 Log 17.93 over Salt Creek carry?

About 8,102 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 5 -7 Log 17.93 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5 -7 Log 17.93 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.