US Bridges

SH 35-09 Lm 5.95 over Black Pond Slough

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI E US 65-HALLEY · Structure no. 000000000003600

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
189 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 35-09 Lm 5.95 over Black Pond Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 35-09 Lm 5.95 over Black Pond Slough in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2028. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 35-09 Lm 5.95
CrossesBlack Pond Slough
Location1.3 MI E US 65-HALLEY
RouteState Highway 35
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.53408, -91.35347
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic489 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 SH 35-09 Lm 5.95 over Black Pond Slough built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 35-09 Lm 5.95 over Black Pond 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 35-09 Lm 5.95 over Black Pond Slough carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 35-09 Lm 5.95 over Black Pond Slough?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 35-09 Lm 5.95 over Black Pond Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.