FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

State Highway 23

Carrying State Highway 23 over Ditch - Logan Co.

0.07 MI NE OF FRANKLIN CO, Logan, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: State Highway 23

The State Highway 23 bridge in Logan, Arkansas carries State Highway 23 over Ditch - Logan Co.. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,900 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How State Highway 23 compares

▼ 8.6
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Arkansas bridges
59
Bridges in Logan · 5 in Poor condition
State Highway 23 16.3 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.0
Serviceability /30
22.6
Essentiality /15
13.5
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1931
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000M0542

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether State Highway 23 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare State Highway 23 against other structures in Logan and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for State Highway 23?

State Highway 23 in Logan, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is State Highway 23 inspected?

State Highway 23's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,900 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. State Highway 23 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for State Highway 23?

State Highway 23 has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining State Highway 23?

State Highway 23 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is State Highway 23 and does age affect safety?

State Highway 23 was built in 1931, making it 95 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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