US Bridges

SH-33/SEC-7/L-5.32 over Roaring Slough

Fair

Woodruff County, Arkansas · 5.34 MI No JCT SH 38 & 33 · Structure no. 0000000000M0764

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-33/SEC-7/L-5.32 over Roaring Slough is a concrete slab carrying SH-33/SEC-7/L-5.32 over Roaring Slough in Woodruff County, Arkansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 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-5.32
CrossesRoaring Slough
Location5.34 MI No JCT SH 38 & 33
RouteState Highway 33
CountyWoodruff County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.08442, -91.36312
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
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-5.32 over Roaring Slough built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-33/SEC-7/L-5.32 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH-33/SEC-7/L-5.32 over Roaring Slough carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-33/SEC-7/L-5.32 over Roaring Slough?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH-33/SEC-7/L-5.32 over Roaring Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.