US Bridges

SH42/SEC-3/ L10.83 over Wolfe Slough

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 5.2 MI East JCT of SH 163 · Structure no. 000000000003487

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH42/SEC-3/ L10.83 over Wolfe Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying SH42/SEC-3/ L10.83 over Wolfe Slough in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 479 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH42/SEC-3/ L10.83
CrossesWolfe Slough
Location5.2 MI East JCT of SH 163
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.3646, -90.60678
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic479 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 SH42/SEC-3/ L10.83 over Wolfe Slough built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH42/SEC-3/ L10.83 over Wolfe 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 SH42/SEC-3/ L10.83 over Wolfe Slough carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH42/SEC-3/ L10.83 over Wolfe Slough?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH42/SEC-3/ L10.83 over Wolfe Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.