US Bridges

Poe Farm RD over Bull Lake Slough

Good

Perry County, Arkansas · 2.13 MI S of JCT SH 60 · Structure no. 000000000022265

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 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 2000, so it is 25 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2020. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPoe Farm RD
CrossesBull Lake Slough
Location2.13 MI S of JCT SH 60
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyPerry County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.97186, -92.85028
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2018)
Projected traffic124 by 2020
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Poe Farm RD over Bull Lake Slough built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poe Farm RD over Bull Lake 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 October 2024.

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 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Poe Farm RD over Bull Lake Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.