US Bridges

SH-75/SEC-4/L4.665 over Fourtune Slough

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 4.67 MI N of JCT SH 42 · Structure no. 0000000000M4069

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-75/SEC-4/L4.665 over Fourtune Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-75/SEC-4/L4.665 over Fourtune Slough in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2028. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-75/SEC-4/L4.665
CrossesFourtune Slough
Location4.67 MI N of JCT SH 42
RouteState Highway 75
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.41682, -90.5525
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2019)
Projected traffic197 by 2028
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SH-75/SEC-4/L4.665 over Fourtune Slough built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-75/SEC-4/L4.665 over Fourtune 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH-75/SEC-4/L4.665 over Fourtune Slough carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH-75/SEC-4/L4.665 over Fourtune Slough?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH-75/SEC-4/L4.665 over Fourtune Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.