US Bridges

SH 5 Log 15.15 over Moccasin Creek

Fair

Saline County, Arkansas · 15.3 MI E Garland CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X1246

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5 Log 15.15 over Moccasin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 5 Log 15.15 over Moccasin Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,261 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 5 Log 15.15
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location15.3 MI E Garland CO Line
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.60766, -92.63217
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Log 15.15 over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5 Log 15.15 over Moccasin 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 5 Log 15.15 over Moccasin Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 5 Log 15.15 over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns SH 5 Log 15.15 over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.