US Bridges

SH 27 - 04 - 5.41 over Lake Slough

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · .5 M W of Murfreesboro · Structure no. 000000000001622

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 27 - 04 - 5.41 over Lake Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 27 - 04 - 5.41 over Lake Slough in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 92 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,013 by 2028. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 27 - 04 - 5.41
CrossesLake Slough
Location.5 M W of Murfreesboro
RouteState Highway 27
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.05491, -93.70541
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,013 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 27 - 04 - 5.41 over Lake Slough built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SH 27 - 04 - 5.41 over 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SH 27 - 04 - 5.41 over Lake Slough carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 27 - 04 - 5.41 over Lake Slough?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 27 - 04 - 5.41 over Lake Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.