US Bridges

Old RIVER/Z-DN/1.4 over Bellhammer Slough

Poor

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1.48 MI E Int CR 30 & 6 · Structure no. 000000000020328

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old RIVER/Z-DN/1.4 over Bellhammer Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old RIVER/Z-DN/1.4 over Bellhammer Slough in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2007. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesOld RIVER/Z-DN/1.4
CrossesBellhammer Slough
Location1.48 MI E Int CR 30 & 6
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.37959, -90.23461
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2018)
Projected traffic281 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old RIVER/Z-DN/1.4 over Bellhammer Slough built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old RIVER/Z-DN/1.4 over Bellhammer 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old RIVER/Z-DN/1.4 over Bellhammer Slough carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old RIVER/Z-DN/1.4 over Bellhammer Slough?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old RIVER/Z-DN/1.4 over Bellhammer Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.