US Bridges

Poe Farm RD over Bull Lake Slough

Fair

Perry County, Arkansas · 1.0 S SH 60 & CR 45 · Structure no. 000000000020574

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poe Farm RD over Bull Lake Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Poe Farm RD over Bull Lake Slough in Perry County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesPoe Farm RD
CrossesBull Lake Slough
Location1.0 S SH 60 & CR 45
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.98203, -92.84055
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic67 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Poe Farm RD over Bull Lake Slough built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poe Farm RD over Bull Lake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Poe Farm RD over Bull Lake Slough carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Poe Farm RD over Bull Lake Slough?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Poe Farm RD over Bull Lake Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.