US Bridges

SH 18 -04-LM21.78 over Little Slough Creek

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.5MI N of Black Oak · Structure no. 0000000000X1440

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 18 -04-LM21.78 over Little Slough Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 18 -04-LM21.78 over Little Slough Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2030. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSH 18 -04-LM21.78
CrossesLittle Slough Creek
Location1.5MI N of Black Oak
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates35.8578, -90.36816
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2018)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 18 -04-LM21.78 over Little Slough Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 18 -04-LM21.78 over Little Slough Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 18 -04-LM21.78 over Little Slough Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 18 -04-LM21.78 over Little Slough Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns SH 18 -04-LM21.78 over Little Slough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.