US Bridges

SH 230 over East Fork Gum Slough

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.4MI E Lawrence CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000X1715

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 230 over East Fork Gum Slough is a concrete culvert carrying SH 230 over East Fork Gum Slough in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 744 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 230
CrossesEast Fork Gum Slough
Location1.4MI E Lawrence CO Line
RouteState Highway 230
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.90922, -90.84764
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic620 (2023)
Projected traffic744 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 230 over East Fork Gum Slough built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 230 over East Fork Gum 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 230 over East Fork Gum Slough carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SH 230 over East Fork Gum Slough?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 230 over East Fork Gum Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.