US Bridges

Covington Lk RD over Cooley Slough

Fair

Arkansas County, Arkansas · Sec 16 T5S R1W · Structure no. 000043670-00041

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Covington Lk RD over Cooley Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Covington Lk RD over Cooley Slough in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCovington Lk RD
CrossesCooley Slough
LocationSec 16 T5S R1W
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.2645, -91.11683
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Covington Lk RD over Cooley Slough built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covington Lk RD over Cooley 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Covington Lk RD over Cooley Slough carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Covington Lk RD over Cooley Slough?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Covington Lk RD over Cooley Slough?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.