US Bridges

SH 298 -5 Log 6.22 over Boot Creek

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · 6.22 MI SE JCT 9-298 · Structure no. 0000000000M3593

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,077
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 298 -5 Log 6.22 over Boot Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 298 -5 Log 6.22 over Boot Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6 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 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2028. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 298 -5 Log 6.22
CrossesBoot Creek
Location6.22 MI SE JCT 9-298
RouteState Highway 298
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.68273, -92.68627
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (2018)
Projected traffic1,649 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$378,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 298 -5 Log 6.22 over Boot Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 298 -5 Log 6.22 over Boot 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 298 -5 Log 6.22 over Boot Creek carry?

About 1,077 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 298 -5 Log 6.22 over Boot Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SH 298 -5 Log 6.22 over Boot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.