US Bridges

Covington Lake RD over Big Island Chute

Fair

Arkansas County, Arkansas · Sec 15 T5S R1W · Structure no. 000043670-00077

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Covington Lake RD over Big Island Chute is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Covington Lake RD over Big Island Chute 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCovington Lake RD
CrossesBig Island Chute
LocationSec 15 T5S R1W
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.2625, -91.11117
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
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 Lake RD over Big Island Chute built?

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

What condition is Covington Lake RD over Big Island Chute 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 2024.

How much traffic does Covington Lake RD over Big Island Chute carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Covington Lake RD over Big Island Chute?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Covington Lake RD over Big Island Chute?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.