US Bridges

SH-33/SEC-7/L-4.91 over Roaring Slough

Good

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 4.91 Mile North JCT SH 38 · Structure no. 000000000005236

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

About this bridge

SH-33/SEC-7/L-4.91 over Roaring Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-33/SEC-7/L-4.91 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 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH-33/SEC-7/L-4.91
CrossesRoaring Slough
Location4.91 Mile North JCT SH 38
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates35.07849, -91.36325
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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-4.91 over Roaring Slough built?

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

What condition is SH-33/SEC-7/L-4.91 over Roaring 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH-33/SEC-7/L-4.91 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-4.91 over Roaring Slough?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 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-4.91 over Roaring Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.