US Bridges

SH 229-02 Lm 0.84 over North Beaverdam Slough

Fair

Grant County, Arkansas · 0.84 MI NW Dallasco-Leola · Structure no. 0000000000M2440

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 229-02 Lm 0.84 over North Beaverdam Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 229-02 Lm 0.84 over North Beaverdam Slough in Grant County, Arkansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 229-02 Lm 0.84
CrossesNorth Beaverdam Slough
Location0.84 MI NW Dallasco-Leola
RouteState Highway 229
CountyGrant County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.15443, -92.56667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2018)
Projected traffic280 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 229-02 Lm 0.84 over North Beaverdam Slough built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 229-02 Lm 0.84 over North Beaverdam 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 229-02 Lm 0.84 over North Beaverdam Slough carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 229-02 Lm 0.84 over North Beaverdam Slough?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SH 229-02 Lm 0.84 over North Beaverdam Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.