US Bridges

Old Hwy. 11 over Wolfe Island Slash

Fair

Prairie County, Arkansas · 0.2 M No. SH 86 · Structure no. 000000000004352

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hwy. 11 over Wolfe Island Slash is a concrete slab carrying Old Hwy. 11 over Wolfe Island Slash in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2007. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Hwy. 11
CrossesWolfe Island Slash
Location0.2 M No. SH 86
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.67329, -91.59177
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Hwy. 11 over Wolfe Island Slash built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hwy. 11 over Wolfe Island Slash 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Old Hwy. 11 over Wolfe Island Slash carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Hwy. 11 over Wolfe Island Slash?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hwy. 11 over Wolfe Island Slash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.