US Bridges

SH 18-04- Lm 14.84 over Purcell Slough

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · .20 MI E JCT S H 135 · Structure no. 0000000000X1231

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 18-04- Lm 14.84 over Purcell Slough is a concrete culvert carrying SH 18-04- Lm 14.84 over Purcell Slough in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,944 by 2028. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 18-04- Lm 14.84
CrossesPurcell Slough
Location.20 MI E JCT S H 135
RouteState Highway 18
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.82152, -90.46083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic11,944 by 2028
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 18-04- Lm 14.84 over Purcell Slough built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 18-04- Lm 14.84 over Purcell Slough 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 18-04- Lm 14.84 over Purcell Slough carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 18-04- Lm 14.84 over Purcell Slough?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 18-04- Lm 14.84 over Purcell Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.