US Bridges

Cr. 74-1 (911=508) over Grassy Slough

Fair

Clay County, Arkansas · 1.5 Mi. SE of Hargraves · Structure no. 000000000023378

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
109
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 74-1 (911=508) over Grassy Slough is a steel culvert carrying Cr. 74-1 (911=508) over Grassy Slough in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2007. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 74-1 (911=508)
CrossesGrassy Slough
Location1.5 Mi. SE of Hargraves
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.23727, -90.21156
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (1987)
Projected traffic131 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cr. 74-1 (911=508) over Grassy Slough built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 74-1 (911=508) over Grassy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cr. 74-1 (911=508) over Grassy Slough carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 74-1 (911=508) over Grassy Slough?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Cr. 74-1 (911=508) over Grassy Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.