SH-20/SEC-1/L-9.73 over Cypress Slough
PoorPosted for loadPhillips County, Arkansas · 9.8 Miles SE Elaine · Structure no. 0000000000M3247
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 153 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-20/SEC-1/L-9.73 over Cypress Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-20/SEC-1/L-9.73 over Cypress Slough in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2028. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-20/SEC-1/L-9.73 over Cypress Slough built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH-20/SEC-1/L-9.73 over Cypress Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SH-20/SEC-1/L-9.73 over Cypress Slough carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH-20/SEC-1/L-9.73 over Cypress Slough?
The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH-20/SEC-1/L-9.73 over Cypress Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.