US Bridges

US-64/SEC16/L8.522 over Maggot Slough

Good

Cross County, Arkansas · 4.7 Miles West JCT SH 75 · Structure no. 000000000002124

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64/SEC16/L8.522 over Maggot Slough is a concrete slab carrying US-64/SEC16/L8.522 over Maggot Slough in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 70 years old, older 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,410 by 2028. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS-64/SEC16/L8.522
CrossesMaggot Slough
Location4.7 Miles West JCT SH 75
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.26281, -90.65575
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2018)
Projected traffic5,410 by 2028
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 US-64/SEC16/L8.522 over Maggot Slough built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US-64/SEC16/L8.522 over Maggot 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US-64/SEC16/L8.522 over Maggot Slough carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US-64/SEC16/L8.522 over Maggot Slough?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-64/SEC16/L8.522 over Maggot Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.