US Bridges

SH-33/SEC-7/L-4.43 over Roaring Slough

Fair

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 4.43 Mile North JCT SH 38 · Structure no. 000000000005235

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-33/SEC-7/L-4.43 over Roaring Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-33/SEC-7/L-4.43 over Roaring Slough in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-33/SEC-7/L-4.43
CrossesRoaring Slough
Location4.43 Mile North JCT SH 38
RouteState Highway 33
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.07146, -91.36341
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2018)
Projected traffic319 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-33/SEC-7/L-4.43 over Roaring Slough built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-33/SEC-7/L-4.43 over Roaring 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH-33/SEC-7/L-4.43 over Roaring Slough carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-33/SEC-7/L-4.43 over Roaring Slough?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-33/SEC-7/L-4.43 over Roaring Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.