n/t, logging roads get their names from the necessity of cutting a path or grading through otherwise inaccessible areas of the forest for logging. These roads, or paths, in some cases have many uses. Many of these roads date back to the pioneer days, yet remain in use today. The Old federal Highway would be considered a logging road, but most are for navigating rural areas..
First there were animal trails, > indian trails, > wagon trails, > logging roads> Highways..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravel_road#Logging_roads
Logging roads are constructed to provide access to the forest for logging and other forest management operations. They are commonly narrow, winding, and unpaved, but main haul roads can be widened, straightened or paved if traffic volume warrants it...