US Bridges

SH 168-00-LM 3.29 over Gum Slough

Fair

Greene County, Arkansas · 3.3 MI E JCT SH 228 · Structure no. 0000000000M2200

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 168-00-LM 3.29 over Gum Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 168-00-LM 3.29 over Gum Slough in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 168-00-LM 3.29
CrossesGum Slough
Location3.3 MI E JCT SH 228
RouteState Highway 168
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.99559, -90.75567
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2018)
Projected traffic482 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 168-00-LM 3.29 over Gum Slough built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 168-00-LM 3.29 over Gum 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 168-00-LM 3.29 over Gum Slough carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 168-00-LM 3.29 over Gum Slough?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 168-00-LM 3.29 over Gum Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.