Vine Prairie RD over Cottonwood Slough
PoorPosted for loadCrawford County, Arkansas · 2.4 MI So of US 64 · Structure no. 000000000012207
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vine Prairie RD over Cottonwood Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying Vine Prairie RD over Cottonwood Slough in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2007. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vine Prairie RD over Cottonwood Slough built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vine Prairie RD over Cottonwood Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Vine Prairie RD over Cottonwood Slough carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Vine Prairie RD over Cottonwood Slough?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Vine Prairie RD over Cottonwood Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.