US Bridges

SH-42/SEC-2/L10.63 over Wolfpen Slough

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 3.4 MI East JCT of SH 193 · Structure no. 000000000001794

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-42/SEC-2/L10.63 over Wolfpen Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-42/SEC-2/L10.63 over Wolfpen Slough in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-42/SEC-2/L10.63
CrossesWolfpen Slough
Location3.4 MI East JCT of SH 193
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.40161, -90.85296
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic590 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-42/SEC-2/L10.63 over Wolfpen Slough built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-42/SEC-2/L10.63 over Wolfpen Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SH-42/SEC-2/L10.63 over Wolfpen Slough carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH-42/SEC-2/L10.63 over Wolfpen Slough?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH-42/SEC-2/L10.63 over Wolfpen Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.