US Bridges

Barnhill Rd-I over Gum Slough Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 2 M So JCT SH 18 · Structure no. 000000000021752

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnhill Rd-I over Gum Slough Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Barnhill Rd-I over Gum Slough Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2007. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBarnhill Rd-I
CrossesGum Slough Ditch
Location2 M So JCT SH 18
RouteCity Street 3350
Coordinates35.79349, -90.55281
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2018)
Projected traffic252 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnhill Rd-I over Gum Slough Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnhill Rd-I over Gum Slough Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Barnhill Rd-I over Gum Slough Ditch carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barnhill Rd-I over Gum Slough Ditch?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Barnhill Rd-I over Gum Slough Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.