US Bridges

Alcorn Gill RD-CR6 over Hurricane Slough

Fair

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 4.63 MI S US 79-HUMPHREY · Structure no. 000000000020771

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alcorn Gill RD-CR6 over Hurricane Slough is a steel other carrying Alcorn Gill RD-CR6 over Hurricane Slough in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2007. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesAlcorn Gill RD-CR6
CrossesHurricane Slough
Location4.63 MI S US 79-HUMPHREY
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.35948, -91.68
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1987)
Projected traffic12 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alcorn Gill RD-CR6 over Hurricane Slough built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alcorn Gill RD-CR6 over Hurricane Slough 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Alcorn Gill RD-CR6 over Hurricane Slough carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alcorn Gill RD-CR6 over Hurricane Slough?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Alcorn Gill RD-CR6 over Hurricane Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.