US Bridges

Ar HWY 91 over Lick Pond Slough

Good

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 5 Miles SE of Hoxie · Structure no. 0000000000X1707

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 91 over Lick Pond Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Ar HWY 91 over Lick Pond Slough in Lawrence 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAr HWY 91
CrossesLick Pond Slough
Location5 Miles SE of Hoxie
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates35.97236, -90.94196
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2018)
Projected traffic812 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ar HWY 91 over Lick Pond Slough built?

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

What condition is Ar HWY 91 over Lick Pond 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 91 over Lick Pond Slough carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 91 over Lick Pond Slough?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ar HWY 91 over Lick Pond Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.