Blue Lake Slough over Blue Lake Slough
GoodUnion County, Arkansas · Blue Lake Slough/Pipeline · Structure no. 000043570-00010
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
About this bridge
Blue Lake Slough over Blue Lake Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Blue Lake Slough over Blue Lake Slough in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Lake Slough over Blue Lake Slough built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Lake Slough over Blue Lake 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Lake Slough over Blue Lake Slough carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Blue Lake Slough over Blue Lake Slough?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Lake Slough over Blue Lake Slough?
It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.