US Bridges

SH 14-13- Lm 5.57 over Slough

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 5.57 MI E of Jackson CO · Structure no. 0000000000M0398

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,889
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 14-13- Lm 5.57 over Slough is a concrete culvert carrying SH 14-13- Lm 5.57 over Slough in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 2,889 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,091 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 14-13- Lm 5.57
CrossesSlough
Location5.57 MI E of Jackson CO
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.56516, -90.94051
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,889 (2018)
Projected traffic5,091 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 14-13- Lm 5.57 over Slough built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 14-13- Lm 5.57 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 14-13- Lm 5.57 over Slough carry?

About 2,889 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 14-13- Lm 5.57 over Slough?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 14-13- Lm 5.57 over Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.