US Bridges

HWY 228 Sec 05 over Buffalo Head Slough

Good

Greene County, Arkansas · 4 Miles SW of Light · Structure no. 000000000007575

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 228 Sec 05 over Buffalo Head Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 228 Sec 05 over Buffalo Head Slough in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 228 Sec 05
CrossesBuffalo Head Slough
Location4 Miles SW of Light
RouteState Highway 228
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.02413, -90.79133
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2022)
Projected traffic710 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 HWY 228 Sec 05 over Buffalo Head Slough built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 228 Sec 05 over Buffalo Head 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does HWY 228 Sec 05 over Buffalo Head Slough carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY 228 Sec 05 over Buffalo Head Slough?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 228 Sec 05 over Buffalo Head Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.