US Bridges

CR 615-F-MALCOM over Flag Slough

GoodPosted for load

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 1.3 M S of SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000023451

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 615-F-MALCOM over Flag Slough is a steel other carrying CR 615-F-MALCOM over Flag Slough in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2007. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 615-F-MALCOM
CrossesFlag Slough
Location1.3 M S of SH 14
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.54814, -90.99585
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic105 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 CR 615-F-MALCOM over Flag Slough built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 615-F-MALCOM over Flag 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 615-F-MALCOM over Flag Slough carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 615-F-MALCOM over Flag Slough?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 615-F-MALCOM over Flag Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.