US Bridges

PROPELLER/ZG/L0.25 over Elm Slough

Good

Monroe County, Arkansas · .25 Miles West of US 79 · Structure no. 000000000020783

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PROPELLER/ZG/L0.25 over Elm Slough is a concrete culvert carrying PROPELLER/ZG/L0.25 over Elm Slough in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2007. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPROPELLER/ZG/L0.25
CrossesElm Slough
Location.25 Miles West of US 79
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates34.63007, -91.39363
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2018)
Projected traffic165 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PROPELLER/ZG/L0.25 over Elm Slough built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is PROPELLER/ZG/L0.25 over Elm 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 PROPELLER/ZG/L0.25 over Elm Slough carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is PROPELLER/ZG/L0.25 over Elm Slough?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns PROPELLER/ZG/L0.25 over Elm Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.