US Bridges

SH 5-7 Log 12.00 over Dotson Creek

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 12.01 M E Garland CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X1636

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5-7 Log 12.00 over Dotson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 5-7 Log 12.00 over Dotson Creek in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,261 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5-7 Log 12.00
CrossesDotson Creek
Location12.01 M E Garland CO Line
RouteState Highway 5
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.61366, -92.68473
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 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 5-7 Log 12.00 over Dotson Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5-7 Log 12.00 over Dotson Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 5-7 Log 12.00 over Dotson Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 5-7 Log 12.00 over Dotson Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5-7 Log 12.00 over Dotson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.