US Bridges

W. Drew Ave. over Little Slough/ Monette

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.35 MI SW JCT SH 18 · Structure no. 000000000003962

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Drew Ave. over Little Slough/ Monette is a concrete slab carrying W. Drew Ave. over Little Slough/ Monette in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Drew Ave.
CrossesLittle Slough/ Monette
Location0.35 MI SW JCT SH 18
RouteCity Street 16720
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.89026, -90.33417
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2017)
Projected traffic150 by 2038
Trucks14%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W. Drew Ave. over Little Slough/ Monette built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Drew Ave. over Little Slough/ Monette 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does W. Drew Ave. over Little Slough/ Monette carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is W. Drew Ave. over Little Slough/ Monette?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns W. Drew Ave. over Little Slough/ Monette?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.