US Bridges

SH 5-8 Log 1.17 over Creek

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · 0.89 MI No.West of I-30 · Structure no. 0000000000M0122

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5-8 Log 1.17 over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 5-8 Log 1.17 over Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,697 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5-8 Log 1.17
CrossesCreek
Location0.89 MI No.West of I-30
RouteState Highway 5
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.60731, -92.54115
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2018)
Projected traffic7,697 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 5-8 Log 1.17 over Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5-8 Log 1.17 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 5-8 Log 1.17 over Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 5-8 Log 1.17 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5-8 Log 1.17 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.