SH-86/SEC3/L18.946 over Dead Man Slough
FairMonroe County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI West JCT of US 49 · Structure no. 000000000002821
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-86/SEC3/L18.946 over Dead Man Slough is a concrete slab carrying SH-86/SEC3/L18.946 over Dead Man Slough in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2028. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH-86/SEC3/L18.946 over Dead Man Slough built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH-86/SEC3/L18.946 over Dead Man 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SH-86/SEC3/L18.946 over Dead Man Slough carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH-86/SEC3/L18.946 over Dead Man Slough?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SH-86/SEC3/L18.946 over Dead Man Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.